GR & MM Blackledge plc is a retail group, founded in 1970 and has been serving customers for over 45 years. The Company was initially started by the owners, Graham and Margaret Blackledge, on a market stall in Skelmersdale.

Since then it has expanded to its current staffing levels of more than 1500 employees. The company now trades as Bodycare from 130 stores with a turnover in 2015 of over £130 million.