British Homes Store UK department store - shop online

Bhs British Home Stores, or Bhs as it’s more commonly branded, is a widely recognised and extremely popular name in retail. Bhs is known for its commitment to providing stylish fashion ranges and homewares at prices that represent outstanding value. Although Bhs opened its first store in 1928, it has just recently delved into making its products available online

British Home Stores opened its doors for the first time in Brixton in 1928. The highest price of any item sold was one shilling. From the very start their stores sold lighting and had self service cafés and food departments.
British Home Stores turn into a public company in 1931. In 1945 they decided price should not be their single marketing strategy, so set up a policy of quality and value for money that persists today.
In 1985 they launched their successful overseas programme with their first franchise store in Gibraltar. Their overseas stores proved very popular and they now have franchises in Europe, Russia and the Middle East. These outlets mirror the appearance of their UK stores and sell most merchandise ranges. They operate under licence from Bhs, and are not directly owned by the company.
In 1986 they merged with Habitat and Mother care to form Storehouse plc. The inspiration of design had a stronger existence within their merchandise ranges and store design and 'Bhs' replaced British Home Stores as the registered company name, reinforced by a new company logo and corporate image.
They continue their pledge to delivering a great shopping experience to their customers through stylish fashion ranges and home wares at prices that represent great value.

Highlights of the British Homes Store new website include:
• A wide range of womenswear
• The latest in menswear
• The tammy line for 8 -16 year old girls with ever changing ranges
• Cool and cute childrenswear including sleepwear and schoolwear
• A wide range of homeware – indoor and outdoor furniture, lighting, accessories, beds and bedding, kitchenware, dining, bathroomware and curtains
• Weddings with bridalwear, lingerie, bridesmaid dresses, menswear, pageboys, accessories and shoes.

Bhs offers a standard three day delivery option for £3.50 for most items. Large items such as furniture have a £25 delivery charge.

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The History of Harrods: In the beginnings:
Harrods has not always been so grand, however. The fairy tale begins with Charles Henry Harrod who was already a successful grocery wholesaler and tea merchant before he took over a small Knightsbridge shop in 1849. Under Harrod and his son the business prospered thanks to hard work, meticulous planning and the growing affluence of the Knightsbridge district of London. Much has changed since then, but the founder's guiding principles of quality and service are still paramount today.
Growth:
In 1959 Harrods was acquired by House of Fraser, becoming the flagship store of this large retail group and when in 1993 links with House of Fraser were broken, Harrods was once again a private family-owned company as it had been in the days of Charles Henry Harrod.
Palace in Knightsbridge:
When Mohamed Al Fayed, purchased Harrods in 1985, its place as the world's premier department store was already firmly established - but he realised that much still needed to be done in order to prepare it for the decades ahead. He instigated a massive £400 million refurbishment project in order to return the 'Palace in Knightsbridge' to its former glory. Every corner of the building received Mr Al Fayed's attention and, as well as refurbishing the fabric of the building - including the exquisite Edwardian terracotta façade - enchanting new rooms and facilities were added".