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A proud British business, Lewis’s was established in 1856 on Ranelagh Street in Liverpool. Its founder was David Lewis, an entrepreneur who wanted to create a shopping experience that could be enjoyed by everyone. His motto – “a Friend to the People” – underlines that intention, and it still shapes our work today.
History. The first Lewis's was opened in 1856 in Liverpool by entrepreneur David Lewis, as a men's and boys' clothing store, mostly manufacturing his own stock. In 1864, Lewis's branched out into women's clothing. In the 1870s, the store expanded and added departments, including shoes in 1874, and tobacco in 1879.
Dec 31, 2021 · Lewis's originated as a small shop in Liverpool managed by David Lewis an apprentice tailor who decided to set up a menswear business of his own. This was founded in 1856 and the slogan was...
Our History. Over 100 years ago our Founder, John Spedan Lewis, began an experiment into a better way of doing business by including staff in decision making on how the business would be run. He set out the principles for how the Company should operate and produced a written Constitution to help Partners understand their rights and ...
Feb 22, 2010 · Founded by David Lewis, the first Lewis's store opened in Liverpool in 1856. The original store sold men and boy's clothing, expanding to sell women's clothing in 1864. The store will shut up...
Liverpool merchant and philanthropist David Lewis founded Lewis's Department stores in Liverpool (1856) and later in Manchester, Birmingham and Sheffield. He was a pioneering retailer and public benefactor committed to bringing quality, integrity and affordable merchandise under the slogan 'Friends of the People'.
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May 26, 2022 · John Spedan Lewis founds the John Lewis Partnership, with the profits of the company distributed to all employees in the form of a bonus or company stock. 90 years later, it's still hailed as the secret to the company’s ongoing success.
