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  1. British Home Stores was founded in 1928 by a group of U.S. entrepreneurs 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.

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    • Liverpool Street, London, United Kingdom
  2. Apr 10, 2016 · It was sold by BHS in 1969. Former BHS, Brighton (Hassocks5489 via Wikimedia Commons) BHS became a public company on 15 December 1932, with a total of £400,000 issued capital. A prospectus published in May 1933 stated that BHS had 15 stores, with two more under construction.

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  4. Jun 2, 2016 · 1928. A group of American entrepreneurs opens a general store in Brixton with the aim of creating a UK version of Woolworths. Nothing is priced at more than a shilling, although the price bar...

  5. 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 ...

  6. 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 its...

  7. 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

  8. 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, south ...

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