BHS (Department Store Chain) Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1928

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 11,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt

  • Financing Rounds
  • 9

  • Investments
  • 1

BHS (Department Store Chain) General Information

Description

Owner and operator of department stores. The company operates a chain of retail stores providing apparel for men, women and children, furniture, lighting, housewares and wedding products.

Contact Information

Website
bhs.co.uk
Formerly Known As
Davenbush
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 129-137 Marylebone Road
  • London NW1 5QD
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 0344
Primary Industry
Department Stores
Corporate Office
  • 129-137 Marylebone Road
  • London NW1 5QD
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 0344

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BHS (Department Store Chain) Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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BHS (Department Store Chain) Comparisons

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Owner and operator of department stores. The company operates a chain of retail stores providing apparel for men, women
Department Stores
London, United Kingdom
11,000 As of 2020

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BHS (Department Store Chain) Competitors (1)

One of BHS (Department Store Chain)’s competitors is Betta, a Corporation company based in Eagle Farm, Australia.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Betta Corporation Eagle Farm, Australia
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BHS (Department Store Chain) Patents

  • 5

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 3

    Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

BHS (Department Store Chain) Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
GB-2173394-A Garment hanger Active 09-Apr-1985
GB-2173394-B Garment hanger Inactive 09-Apr-1985
GB-8509047-D0 Garment hanger Active 09-Apr-1985
GB-2069332-A Garment hangers Active 02-Feb-1980
GB-2069332-B Garment hangers Inactive 02-Feb-1980 A47G25/32
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BHS (Department Store Chain) Signals

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BHS (Department Store Chain) Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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BHS (Department Store Chain) Acquisitions (1)

BHS (Department Store Chain)’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Wellington Merchants. The deal was made on 01-Jan-1931.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Wellington Merchants 01-Jan-1931 Merger/Acquisition Department Stores
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BHS (Department Store Chain) Exits (1)

BHS (Department Store Chain)’s most recent exit was on 01-Jan-1931 from Wellington Merchants. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Wellington Merchants 01-Jan-1931 Completed
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BHS (Department Store Chain) Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Lowland Homes London, United Kingdom 2005

BHS (Department Store Chain) FAQs

  • When was BHS (Department Store Chain) founded?

    BHS (Department Store Chain) was founded in 1928.

  • Where is BHS (Department Store Chain) headquartered?

    BHS (Department Store Chain) is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of BHS (Department Store Chain)?

    BHS (Department Store Chain) has 11,000 total employees.

  • What industry is BHS (Department Store Chain) in?

    BHS (Department Store Chain)’s primary industry is Department Stores.

  • Is BHS (Department Store Chain) a private or public company?

    BHS (Department Store Chain) is a Private company.

  • What is BHS (Department Store Chain)’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for BHS (Department Store Chain) is .

  • How much funding has BHS (Department Store Chain) raised over time?

    BHS (Department Store Chain) has raised $12.8M.

  • Who are BHS (Department Store Chain)’s investors?

    Arcadia Group and Retail Acquisitions have invested in BHS (Department Store Chain).

  • Who are BHS (Department Store Chain)’s competitors?

    Betta is a competitor of BHS (Department Store Chain).

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