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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.
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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Jun 2, 2016 · Here is a timeline of key moments charting the rise and fall of the very British department store. Live updates and reaction. 1928: British Home Stores is set up in a store in Brixton,...
Jun 2, 2016 · Still going by its full name British Home Stores in 1975 1985: BHS begins to franchise its brand to stores around the world, to which it supplies products and support
Apr 26, 2016 · 1931 Lists on the London Stock Exchange. 1985 Starts to franchise the brand overseas. 1986 Merges with Habitat and Mothercare to form Storehouse plc. 2000 Sir Philip Green buys British Home...
Apr 25, 2016 · Documents released last month revealed the scheme is running a £571m deficit (on the basis of what it would cost to get an insurer to buy it out).
