At the Global Department Store Summit in Paris (GDSS), The Intercontinental Group of Department Stores (IGDS) announced that Selfridges has once again been recognised as the Best Department Store in the World for an unprecedented second time, and will retain the honour until 2014. (Photo by Craig Ritchie/Getty Images)
Selfridges took the top slot amongst finalists from around the globe, including renowned retailers such as Macy’s in the United States and Woolworths in South Africa.
Selfridges has been a top London destination and UK landmark for over a century, challenging the rules of retail from day one.
The Oxford Street flagship and its three sister stores continue to set the pace for retail in the 21st century, with an ongoing mission to create the greatest shops on earth. The store is committed to creating extraordinary customer experiences that amaze, amuse and delight Londoners and international visitors.
“The Selfridges brand has gone from strength to strength worldwide, and this prestigious retail award recognizes its true value as a performer and innovator,” said Galen Weston, owner of Selfridges. “The award criteria represents our highest priorities: a strong profile, successful development and execution of products, stores and service innovation strategies, delivery of outstanding in-store experiences, excellent customer service and strong ...
After several ownerships the company was de-merged from the Sears Group in 1998 and floated on the London Stock Exchange. In 2003 W. Galen Weston purchased Selfridges and under his ownership Selfridges has become a unique UK destination for fashion, luxury and retail theatre known for its world-class yet egalitarian customer approach.
In June 2010 Selfridges was named Best Department Store in the World by the IGDS (Intercontinental Group of Department Stores). Selfridges has four stores in London, Birmingham and Manchester (Trafford Centre, Exchange Square) and an online store delivering within the UK. (
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