Statements (143)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Businessman
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| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University_of_Wisconsin–_Madison
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Selfridges
retail innovation luxury shopping experience retail history retail entrepreneurship British retail history department store revolution retail legacy |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1858-01-11
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| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Ripon,_Wisconsin,_USA
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| gptkbp:born |
January 11, 1858
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| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Putney_Vale_Cemetery
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| gptkbp:business_model |
Customer-centric approach
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| gptkbp:career_start |
Salesman
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:3
gptkb:Three |
| gptkbp:conflict |
Post-World War II
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| gptkbp:contributed_to |
Consumer culture
modern retailing London's retail landscape |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Retail industry
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| gptkbp:death_date |
1947-05-08
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| gptkbp:died |
May 8, 1947
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| gptkbp:emphasizes |
gptkb:customer_service
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| gptkbp:ethnicity |
Irish-American
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| gptkbp:expansion |
Selfridges to multiple locations
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
customer experience
innovative marketing strategies Customer service focus |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" The customer is always right."
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| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:Selfridges
gptkb:Selfridge's_department_store gptkb:Selfridge's_Oxford_Street |
| gptkbp:has_connection_to |
celebrities and socialites
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| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
department store design
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| gptkbp:has_partnerships_with |
various suppliers
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Harry Gordon Selfridge
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| gptkbp:inception |
1909
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| gptkbp:influenced |
consumer behavior
consumer trends luxury retail retail industry Modern retailing shopping habits modern retailing practices shopping culture retail architecture department store design retail customer service standards retail marketing techniques |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:John_Wanamaker
gptkb:Marshall_Field gptkb:R._H._Macy |
| gptkbp:inspired |
retailers worldwide
Shopping experience evolution |
| gptkbp:introduced |
the concept of shopping as entertainment
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| gptkbp:involved_in |
gptkb:Philanthropy
community initiatives World War I efforts advertising innovations |
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
early 20th century retail
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| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
the development of consumer culture
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| gptkbp:is_married_to |
gptkb:Rosalie_Selfridge
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| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
his contributions to retailing
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| gptkbp:known_for |
customer engagement strategies
Innovative marketing strategies founding Selfridges department store customer service innovations merchandising techniques innovative retailing creating a shopping experience creating a shopping destination promoting shopping as a leisure activity promoting women's fashion Founder of Selfridge's department store creating a brand identity theatrical displays in stores |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Selfridges brand
Selfridge's brand |
| gptkbp:lives_in |
gptkb:London
gptkb:London,_England |
| gptkbp:merchandise |
gptkb:Community_engagement_initiatives
Omnichannel retailing Social media marketing Product demonstrations Loyalty programs Sustainability practices Personalized service Brand collaborations Seasonal sales events Customer experience enhancement Product placement Sales promotions Gift wrapping services Advertising techniques Diversity in product offerings Luxury branding Window displays Virtual shopping experiences Store layout design In-store events E-commerce strategies Customer feedback systems Return policies Technology integration in stores Customer loyalty analytics Experiential retailing Augmented reality in retail Mobile shopping solutions Online shopping initiatives |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:American
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| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Harry_Selfridge
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| gptkbp:notable_burials |
gptkb:Putney_Vale_Cemetery
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| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:Selfridges_department_store
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| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Retail
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| gptkbp:opened |
Selfridges in 1909
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| gptkbp:parent |
gptkb:Sarah_Selfridge
gptkb:Gordon_Selfridge |
| gptkbp:philanthropy |
Various charitable causes
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| gptkbp:promoted |
window displays
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| gptkbp:resides_in |
gptkb:London
gptkb:London,_England |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Rosalie_Selfridge
gptkb:Rose_Selfridge |
| gptkbp:was_a |
gptkb:Public_figure
gptkb:cultural_icon gptkb:Philanthropist business innovator visionary entrepreneur pioneer in retail trendsetter in retail |
| gptkbp:was_educated_at |
gptkb:University_of_Wisconsin
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| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
gptkb:advertising_campaigns
the arts |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
innovative marketing strategies
his flamboyant personality his lavish lifestyle |
| gptkbp:works_at |
gptkb:Marshall_Field's
gptkb:Marshall_Field_and_Company |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Selfridges
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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