Properties (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
retail company
|
| gptkbp:acquisition |
2000 by Philip Green
|
| gptkbp:competitors |
Argos
Next IKEA Dunelm |
| gptkbp:discontinued |
2016
|
| gptkbp:employees |
around 10,000 (2015)
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1928
|
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Arthur_Lipman
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:London,_England
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
British Home Stores
|
| gptkbp:industry |
retail
|
| gptkbp:keyPeople |
gptkb:Dame_Mary_Perkins
gptkb:Philip_Green |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
sustainability initiatives
community engagement initiatives employee training programs customer service improvements collaboration with local artists expansion into international markets charity fundraising efforts launch of mobile app expansion in the 1990s introduction of loyalty programs closure of all stores in 2016 closure of flagship store in 2016 financial difficulties in early 2010s increased focus on online sales introduction of eco-friendly products introduction of online shopping in 2000s introduction of seasonal promotions launch of clearance sales launch of own brand products loss of market share to competitors partnership with online retailers partnership with various designers rebranding attempts in 2014 reduction in store sizes restructuring efforts in 2015 sponsorship of events and charities bankruptcy_in_2016 sale_to_Retail_Acquisitions_in_2015 |
| gptkbp:numberOfStores |
over 170
|
| gptkbp:openedIn |
2016
|
| gptkbp:parent_company |
gptkb:BHS_Limited
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| gptkbp:products |
clothing
furniture home goods |
| gptkbp:revenue |
£500 million (2015)
|
| gptkbp:services |
retail services
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| gptkbp:subsidiary |
gptkb:BHS_International
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:BHS_Limited
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| gptkbp:type |
public limited company
|
| gptkbp:website |
bhs.co.uk
|