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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 26, 2016 · 1985 Starts to franchise the brand overseas. 1986 Merges with Habitat and Mothercare to form Storehouse plc. 2000 Sir Philip Green buys British Home Stores for £200m from the Storehouse Group and ...
Aug 28, 2016 · A history of a High Street stalwart. 1928: A group of American entrepreneurs set up British Home Stores. The first store is in Brixton and nothing in the store costs more than a shilling...
Jun 2, 2016 · 1929: The store raises its maximum price to five shillings (25p) allowing it to sell home furnishings, including drapery
Apr 10, 2016 · The store which opened on Listergate, Nottingham, on 21 February 1936 – the 39 th in the chain – occupied two levels: ground and basement. It had 36 large counters and racks, with around 1,500 feet of display space.
Apr 16, 2016 · It had been started up by an American chain store proprietor, H. L. Green of New York. Formed in 1932, this company had expanded quickly by taking over several US chains before setting up in the UK in 1935. The first Green Shops in the UK opened in Hounslow and East Ham, followed by Wood Green and Bedford.
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Aug 28, 2016 · 1929: Prices rise to a five shilling maximum as home furnishings are introduced. 1969 : The brand has 94 UK stores and around 12,000 workers after constant expansion since WW2.
