British clothing retailer Joules has secured funding for an ambitious expansion plan covering Europe and North America. The company is seeking to capitalize on its growth in recent years, with 99 stores nationwide.

Tom Joule, CEO and founder of Joules said: “We welcome Barclays’s continued support to help us achieve our strategic growth aspirations in overseas markets. This extended facility allows us to widen the appeal of the fun, quirky, British-born Joules brand internationally. We will continue to invest in our multi-channel offering as well as growing our home market and our loyal customer base.”