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Retailer Collection

"From humble beginnings to global success: The story of the retailer" John Lewis, the visionary founder of the iconic department store

Background imageRetailer Collection: Advert for Barkers of Kensington, 1951

Advert for Barkers of Kensington, 1951. From a guide to the Festival of Britain, 1951

Background imageRetailer Collection: John Lewis, founder of the department store

John Lewis, founder of the department store
John Lewis (1836 - 1928), founder of John Lewis department store on Oxford Street, London

Background imageRetailer Collection: John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers

John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers
3786257 John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers; (add.info.: John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers, Groces & Co. Early 20th century advert)

Background imageRetailer Collection: John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers

John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers
3786256 John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers; (add.info.: John Peck & Co: Coats and Aprons for Butchers, Groces & Co. Early 20th century advert)

Background imageRetailer Collection: Our Boys Clothing Company, riding and top boots

Our Boys Clothing Company, riding and top boots
Our Boys Clothing Company riding and top boots. Date: c.1895

Background imageRetailer Collection: Italian leather eyeglasses cases, Mercato Nuovo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Italian leather eyeglasses cases, Mercato Nuovo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Background imageRetailer Collection: Italian leather bags on display, Mercato Nuovo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Italian leather bags on display, Mercato Nuovo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Background imageRetailer Collection: Souvenirs shop window, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Souvenirs shop window, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Background imageRetailer Collection: Luxor, Egypt. Baskets and spices for sale at a market. (Editorial Use Only)

Luxor, Egypt. Baskets and spices for sale at a market. (Editorial Use Only)

Background imageRetailer Collection: Thebes, Luxor, Egypt. Dried herbs for sale at a market

Thebes, Luxor, Egypt. Dried herbs for sale at a market

Background imageRetailer Collection: Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt. Colorful basket souvenirs at a tourist shop. (Editorial Use Only)

Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt. Colorful basket souvenirs at a tourist shop. (Editorial Use Only)

Background imageRetailer Collection: Luxor, Egypt. Spices for sale at a shop. (Editorial Use Only)

Luxor, Egypt. Spices for sale at a shop. (Editorial Use Only)

Background imageRetailer Collection: Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt. Colorful basket souvenirs at a tourist shop. (Editorial Use Only)

Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt. Colorful basket souvenirs at a tourist shop. (Editorial Use Only)

Background imageRetailer Collection: Shopkeeper of the Moravian Church with a customer, 1803-c.1899. Creator: J. Enklaar

Shopkeeper of the Moravian Church with a customer, 1803-c.1899. Creator: J. Enklaar
Shopkeeper of the Moravian Church with a customer, 1803-c.1899. Man of the Evangelische Broedergemeente (Hernhutters) - Evangelical Brothers Society - shows a needle case to a customer

Background imageRetailer Collection: Portrait de Marie-Louise Cognacq, née Jay, 1903. Creator: Jeanne-Magdeleine Favier

Portrait de Marie-Louise Cognacq, née Jay, 1903. Creator: Jeanne-Magdeleine Favier
Portrait de Marie-Louise Cognacq, nee Jay, 1903

Background imageRetailer Collection: Portrait d'Ernest Cognacq, 1903. Creator: Jeanne-Magdeleine Favier

Portrait d'Ernest Cognacq, 1903. Creator: Jeanne-Magdeleine Favier
Portrait d'Ernest Cognacq, 1903

Background imageRetailer Collection: F W Woolworth Department Store, Church Street, Liverpool, 2nd November 1970

F W Woolworth Department Store, Church Street, Liverpool, 2nd November 1970. Grand Opening 5th November by Ken Dodd

Background imageRetailer Collection: Grand Opening, Hamleys Toy Shop, Bull Street, Birmingham, 12th October 1985

Grand Opening, Hamleys Toy Shop, Bull Street, Birmingham, 12th October 1985. Hamleys, the oldest and largest toy shop in the world opens a new store in Bull Street

Background imageRetailer Collection: F W Woolworth Department Store, Liverpool, 24th June 1970. Fashion Department

F W Woolworth Department Store, Liverpool, 24th June 1970. Fashion Department

Background imageRetailer Collection: Hamleys Toy Shop, Bull Street, Birmingham, 11th October 1985

Hamleys Toy Shop, Bull Street, Birmingham, 11th October 1985. Hamleys, the oldest and largest toy shop in the world are opening a new store in Bull Street (three floors of the former Debenhams store)

Background imageRetailer Collection: Colourful hand puppets for sale, Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Colourful hand puppets for sale, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Colourful hand puppets for sale

Background imageRetailer Collection: Vegetable stall, Dong Ba Market, Hue, Thua Thien-Hue Province, North Central Coast

Vegetable stall, Dong Ba Market, Hue, Thua Thien-Hue Province, North Central Coast, Vietnam

Background imageRetailer Collection: rubber goods retailer shop wholesaler

rubber goods retailer shop wholesaler

Background imageRetailer Collection: Victorian advertisment for a bicycle retailer in Burnley

Victorian advertisment for a bicycle retailer in Burnley

Background imageRetailer Collection: His Masters Voice radio and gramaphone retailer in Newark

His Masters Voice radio and gramaphone retailer in Newark - delivery van Date: circa 1920s

Background imageRetailer Collection: Austin Reed Advertisement Illustration

Austin Reed Advertisement Illustration
An illustration used for the advertisement purposes of Austin Reed Ltd, a fashion retailer. The image shows two men wearing smart coats, speaking with a young lady seated in a red car

Background imageRetailer Collection: Felix Minette Bicyclette

Felix Minette Bicyclette
An original antique promotional bicycle poster for the retailer Felix Minette, 16 Rue Descombes, Paris. The caption (Je t'ai prevenu Pourquoi n'as-tu pas fait comme moi en prenant de)

Background imageRetailer Collection: Anthony Hordern and Sons Advertisement

Anthony Hordern and Sons Advertisement
An advertisement for Sydney based department store retailer, Anthony Hordern and Sons, Limited. This advert displays a wide range of interior ornaments for sale, makers including Royal Lancaster

Background imageRetailer Collection: Lady Trumpington and Nigel Wright discuss Sunday trading

Lady Trumpington and Nigel Wright discuss Sunday trading
The Conservative peer Lady Trumpington (Jean Alys Barker, Baroness Trumpington, b.1922) and Nigel Wright, the Dickie Dirts clothing retailer, discuss the issue of Sunday trading, 4 February 1982

Background imageRetailer Collection: Ship Chandlers Sign, c. 1940. Creator: Robert Pohle

Ship Chandlers Sign, c. 1940. Creator: Robert Pohle
Ship Chandlers Sign, c. 1940

Background imageRetailer Collection: Window shopping, London

Window shopping, London
Window shopping - outside a fashion retailers in Central London. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageRetailer Collection: Shop assistant shows garments for inspection, London

Shop assistant shows garments for inspection, London
Clothing retailer in Canning Town, London. Boy shop assistant holds up garments outside shop for inspection. Date: 1938

Background imageRetailer Collection: Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture

Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture
2972977 Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture, bedding c.1890-1900 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageRetailer Collection: Display of gloves in fashion retailers window, London

Display of gloves in fashion retailers window, London
Gloves displayed in the window of a London fashion retailer. Date: 1960s

Background imageRetailer Collection: Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture

Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture
3084400 Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture, bedding, &c, c.1890-1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); 25x32 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home

Background imageRetailer Collection: Gordon Selfridge by William Orpen

Gordon Selfridge by William Orpen
Harry Gordon Selfridge (1858 - 1947), Born in Ripon, Wisconsin, USA. Organized Selfridge & Co (1909) and developed it into one of the largest department stores in Europe. 1928

Background imageRetailer Collection: Page from Bartholomew & Fletcher: Decorators & General House Furnishers

Page from Bartholomew & Fletcher: Decorators & General House Furnishers
2972985 Page from Bartholomew & Fletcher: Decorators & General House Furnishers: Cabinet Makers and Upholsterers, c.1870-1900 (engraving) by English School

Background imageRetailer Collection: Label for retailers thread (colour litho)

Label for retailers thread (colour litho)
982313 Label for retailers thread (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Label for retailers thread)

Background imageRetailer Collection: Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture

Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture
3084396 Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture, bedding, &c, c.1890-1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); 25x32 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home

Background imageRetailer Collection: Advertising, Andrew Wurfflin. Gun Maker, Philadelphia, c. 1850 (litho) (b / w photo)

Advertising, Andrew Wurfflin. Gun Maker, Philadelphia, c. 1850 (litho) (b / w photo)
AKM203536 Advertising, Andrew Wurfflin. Gun Maker, Philadelphia, c.1850 (litho) (b/w photo) by American School, (19th century)

Background imageRetailer Collection: Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture

Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture
3084398 Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture, bedding, &c, c.1890-1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); 25x32 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home

Background imageRetailer Collection: The Retailer

The Retailer
Sudipta Chakraborty

Background imageRetailer Collection: British Home Stores, Birmingham. 24th August 1994

British Home Stores, Birmingham. 24th August 1994

Background imageRetailer Collection: British Home Stores cafeteria, New Street, Birmingham. 1st May 1958

British Home Stores cafeteria, New Street, Birmingham. 1st May 1958

Background imageRetailer Collection: British Home Stores, New Street, Birmingham. 1st May 1958

British Home Stores, New Street, Birmingham. 1st May 1958

Background imageRetailer Collection: The smallest shop in North Shields, and perhaps the smallest in England

The smallest shop in North Shields, and perhaps the smallest in England, is that owned by Mrs Sally Walker. It is so small that customer cannot get inside and must be served over the half-door

Background imageRetailer Collection: Littlewoods store in Russia. Shoppers are limited to two garments each to deter black

Littlewoods store in Russia. Shoppers are limited to two garments each to deter black marketeers. 15th January 1992

Background imageRetailer Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20114019

EyeUbiquitous_20114019
Italy, Puglia, Bari, Trulli buildings and shops, Via Monte San Michele, Rione Monti, Alberobello




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"From humble beginnings to global success: The story of the retailer" John Lewis, the visionary founder of the iconic department store, revolutionized the retail industry with his commitment to quality and customer service. His legacy lives on as we continue to provide exceptional shopping experiences. Step into our Boys Clothing Company and discover a world of timeless style. Our riding and top boots are crafted with precision, ensuring durability and comfort for every adventure. Travel back in time with an advert for Barkers of Kensington from 1951. This glimpse into the past reminds us of the enduring charm and elegance that retailers have offered throughout history. Indulge your senses at Mercato Nuovo in Florence, Tuscany. Italian leather bags on display capture the essence of luxury craftsmanship, showcasing Europe's finest creations. As a trusted rubber goods retailer shop wholesaler, we cater to all your practical needs. From raincoats to wellington boots, our range ensures you're prepared for any weather condition. Transport yourself to Victorian times through an advertisement for a bicycle retailer in Burnley. Witness how retailers have long played a vital role in connecting communities through transportation. Experience music like never before at His Master's Voice radio and gramophone retailer in Newark. Immerse yourself in captivating melodies that transcend time and space. Austin Reed Advertisement Illustration brings sophistication to life with its impeccable tailoring and refined designs. Discover timeless fashion that exudes confidence and class. Felix Minette Bicyclette captures the spirit of freedom on two wheels. As cycling enthusiasts ourselves, we understand the joy that comes from exploring new horizons on a trusty bike. Anthony Hordern & Sons Advertisement takes us back to an era where retailers were pillars of their communities – providing not just products but also fostering relationships built on trust. Join Lady Trumpington and Nigel Wright as they discuss Sunday trading – highlighting how retailers adapt their practices while respecting tradition and meeting modern demands. Simon Arzt store in Port Said, Egypt showcases the global reach of retailers.