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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.
Jun 2, 2016 · 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 shilling maximum as home...
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...
Jun 2, 2016 · 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 retailer. All of...
Aug 17, 2016 · :: 1928: British Home Stores is set up in a store in Brixton, south London. Nothing costs more than a shilling. :: 1929: Prices rise to a five shilling maximum as home furnishings are introduced. :: 1970: Expansion since the Second World War means the brand now has 94 UK stores and around 12,000 workers.
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Apr 16, 2016 · At the end of 1939 British Home Stores (BHS) was operating 58 stores in England and Wales. Two stores were still under construction in the early war years and one of these – in Lewisham – was requisitioned and not released to BHS until 1950. Other stores, and part of the head office, also seem….
