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Tom Morris

United Kingdom 71 years old Self-Made

Overview

Source of Wealth
Retail
Residence
Merseyside
Marital Status
Married

Biography

Tom Morris founded TJ Morris, which owns discount retailer Home Bargains, in 1976.

One of seven children of a Liverpool shopkeeper, he is the third generation of his family to run a retailer.

Morris, who closely guards his privacy, reportedly used a bank overdraft to start his business at the age of 21.

Home Bargains stocks everything from health and beauty products to candy and toys, often bought at a discount from brands trying to offload product.

There are more than 550 Home Bargains stores throughout the United Kingdom, with plans to expand to as many as 1,000.

About

Morris is a member of the 20 Miles More campaign, which wants the UK Government to extend the proposed HS2 high-speed railway to Liverpool.