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Case Study | Can Selfridges Future-Proof the Department Store?

Selfridges has attracted a bid from a potential buyer at a $5.7 billion valuation, the latest indication that the department store’s big bet on physical retail is paying off. But after a bruising pandemic year, the British chain could struggle to rebound amid a continued collapse in international tourism and a shift to online sales.

Luxury

Case Study | Can Selfridges Future-Proof the Department Store?

Selfridges has attracted a bid from a potential buyer at a $5.7 billion valuation, the latest indication that the department store’s big bet on physical retail is paying off. But after a bruising pandemic year, the British chain could struggle to rebound amid a continued collapse in international tourism and a shift to online sales.


Retail

Selfridges’ Anne Pitcher on the Sudden Pivot to Local Shopping

The boss behind UK-based Selfridges Group, whose portfolio includes luxury department stores across Europe and Canada, explains how customer-centric thinking and a return to local shopping could unlock retail’s recovery.

Retail

Selfridges’ Anne Pitcher on the Sudden Pivot to Local Shopping

The boss behind UK-based Selfridges Group, whose portfolio includes luxury department stores across Europe and Canada, explains how customer-centric thinking and a return to local shopping could unlock retail’s recovery.


Retail

Louis Vuitton’s Selfridges Townhouse Performs Delicate Balancing Act

Louis Vuitton’s new multi-storey "Townhouse" at London’s Selfridges offers an elevated, flagship-like brand experience inside one of the world’s most democratic and high-traffic luxury department stores.

Retail

Louis Vuitton’s Selfridges Townhouse Performs Delicate Balancing Act

Louis Vuitton’s new multi-storey "Townhouse" at London’s Selfridges offers an elevated, flagship-like brand experience inside one of the world’s most democratic and high-traffic luxury department stores.