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British Home Stores, commonly abbreviated to BHS and latterly legally styled BHS Ltd, was a British department store chain, primarily selling clothing and household items. In its later years, the company began to expand into furniture, electronics, entertainment, convenience groceries and fragrance and beauty products.
Jun 2, 2016 · Sir Philip Green owned BHS for 15 years before selling it for a £1 in 2015. Credit: PA. 2005: The shop begins to lose pace against cheaper rivals such Primark.
Apr 10, 2016 · The severing of the American connection did not check the growth of BHS. There were 27 stores by 1935, and 37 by 1936. By the mid-1930s it had become a matter of course for BHS to build its own stores, whether properties were held freehold or leasehold. Several of BHS’s London stores were leased from Second Covent Garden Property Co.
Aug 17, 2016 · 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. :: 2000: Sir Philip Green buys British Home Stores for £200 million.
Apr 16, 2016 · British Home Stores Part 2: the 1940s and 1950s. Posted on April 16, 2016 by buildingourpast. 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.
Aug 19, 2023 · Despite undergoing numerous changes over the years, Pennsylvania House Furniture remains a beloved brand. Its reputation for quality, durability, and timeless elegance continues to make it a popular choice among furniture enthusiasts. The company’s commitment to sustainability and local sourcing has also contributed to its long life.
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Jul 25, 2018 · By the 1890s, some large stores were doing as much as one third of their business by post, and developed separate departments to deal with demand. Yet the physical shop remained the cornerstone of ...
