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In September 2010, the logo was again updated. The edges of the flying star were softened, and the Comet text appeared in lowercased letters. Around the same time, a new strapline ("Come and Play") was introduced. In November 2012, Comet went into administration, and by December 2012, all stores were closed. |
In September 2010, the logo was again updated. The edges of the flying star were softened, and the Comet text appeared in lowercased letters. Around the same time, a new strapline ("Come and Play") was introduced. In November 2012, Comet went into administration, and by December 2012, all stores were closed. |
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In 2019, The Comet name and brand was brought by the UK Computer Group and was relaunched as an online store in August 2020 as a trading name of Misco Technologies. |
In 2019, The Comet name and brand was brought by the UK Computer Group and was relaunched as an online store in August 2020 as a trading name of Misco Technologies. |
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*[http://press.comet.co.uk/index.php?cID=305&cType=news Press release: Comet unveils new brand and advertising campaign] {{webcite|http://www.webcitation.org/5w1smRAVc}} |
*[http://press.comet.co.uk/index.php?cID=305&cType=news Press release: Comet unveils new brand and advertising campaign] {{webcite|http://www.webcitation.org/5w1smRAVc}} |
Revision as of 12:07, 25 August 2020
1933–2005
The company was founded in 1933.
2003–2010
In 2003, the red and white logo was dropped, in favour of a new black and orange logo, but it did not come into effect until August 2005. This tweaked the original logo and added a flying star over the wordmark.
2010–2012, 2020-present
In September 2010, the logo was again updated. The edges of the flying star were softened, and the Comet text appeared in lowercased letters. Around the same time, a new strapline ("Come and Play") was introduced. In November 2012, Comet went into administration, and by December 2012, all stores were closed.
In 2019, The Comet name and brand was brought by the UK Computer Group and was relaunched as an online store in August 2020 as a trading name of Misco Technologies.