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British Home Stores was founded in 1928 by a group of U.S. entrepreneurs [1] who wanted to follow the successful model set by Woolworths. They did not want go into direct competition with Woolworths, so set their highest price at a shilling.
Apr 10, 2016 · BHS had seven branches by 1929, all overseen from the head office at Ivy House, 30 Newgate Street, London. One of the first to open outside London was at 38-40 Palmerston Road, Southsea; others followed in Portsmouth and Sheffield.
1977 - BHS and Sainsbury's create SavaCentre hypermarkets, with the first shop opening in Washington, Tyne and Wear. 1982 - The retailer's stores undergo a drastic refit, as BHS ditches ...
Apr 26, 2016 · April 26 2016. Stay informed with free updates. Simply sign up to the Retail sector myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. The demise of BHS — a one-time high street favourite that...
Jun 2, 2016 · Getty Images. British Homes Stores first opened for business in Brixton, south London in 1928. Department store BHS is to be wound down, meaning the end of the road for the 88-year-old...
British Home Stores was founded in 1928 by a group of American entrepreneurs. These businessmen modeled their two initial London stores after Woolworth's, which carried no goods that retailed for more than sixpence (ten cents in the United States).
Jun 2, 2016 · Live updates and reaction. 1928: British Home Stores is set up in a store in Brixton, south London. None of the goods for sale cost more than a shilling. 1929: Prices rise to a five...
