The hugely popular BBC sitcom "Are You Being Served?" followed the hilarious mishaps and misadventures of the staff of Grace Brothers department store. Written by David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd, it occupied a primetime slot on BBC1 from 1972 to...
Have you ever wondered who the wealthiest retail owners in the UK are? Based on sales in 2016, it comes as no surprise that four of the top five ranking retailers are major supermarkets, according to a list compiled by...
Modern consumers take today's effortless retail experience for granted. Online shopping, home delivery and 24-hour shopping are the norm but not too long ago, shopping was a very different and altogether more basic experience. Retail History Historians believe that...
One of the most prestigious areas in the world for expensive shops and a luxury retail experience is Fifth Avenue, New York. The cream of designer brands including Cartier, Tiffany, Louis Vuitton and Prada come together in one opulent street...
London's famous department store, Selfridges, first opened its doors on Oxford Street on 15th March 1909. American businessman, Harry Gordon Selfridge, recognised the historical importance of the area and voiced his belief that any great business should "unify beauty with...
Rolls-Royce is one of the world's most famous engineering brands. Starting out as an electrical and mechanical business in the late 19th century, it expanded into a prestige vehicle manufacture giant – with expertise in civil aerospace, defence aerospace, power...
The British monetary system underwent what was described as the biggest operation ever in the history of banking when decimalisation was introduced in 1971. Banks were closed for four days while the transition took place, phasing out old coins that...
Cash registers are a vital part of today's retail industry - from corner shops to the largest supermarkets, everyone needs them. Other sectors such as banks, gyms, sports stadiums, restaurants, libraries, hotels, hair and beauty salons, fast food takeaways and...
