BHS

BHS is a major British chain of department stores. Just like main rival Marks & Spencer BHS sells only products of the own brand.

The first BHS store opened in 1928 in Brixton, England. The chain now has many branches in England. In 1985, a the first franchised store opened outside of England, onGibraltar. Meanwhile, there are also offices in other European countries, likewise according to the franchise concept.

To 1986 was the name of the chain ' British Home Stores '. Then in that year, however, the chain merged with Habitat and Mothercare to Storehouse plc, the name was changed to BHS and was also the current logo and store concept in use.

The current owner of Bhs is Sir Philip Green, he bought the chain in May 2000 of Storehouse plc. Green, owner of the Arcadia group, bitches brought the retail chain into a new company: BHS Ltd.