Selfridges Group
Selfridges Group, a family of five brands, creates a sustainable future with a focus on respect, trust, creativity, and innovation. Combining global reach with local insight across the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands, we drive success.
- Fashion
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
* | $5.4b Valuation: $5.4b 3.9x EV/Revenue | Acquisition | |
| Total Funding | - | ||
| GBP | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % growth | 17 % | 3 % | 5 % | (30 %) | 18 % | - | - |
| EBITDA | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| Profit | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % profit margin | 7 % | 6 % | 4 % | (22 %) | 6 % | - | - |
| EV | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EV / revenue | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| EV / EBITDA | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| R&D budget | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Source: Company filings or news article
Selfridges Group, a name synonymous with luxury retail, was founded by the visionary American entrepreneur Harry Gordon Selfridge in 1909. Selfridge, who had previously worked at Marshall Field's in Chicago, brought his innovative ideas to London, revolutionizing the shopping experience with his eponymous department store on Oxford Street. His approach was simple yet groundbreaking: make shopping an experience rather than a chore.
Over the decades, Selfridges expanded its footprint, becoming a staple in the UK retail landscape. The company was acquired by the Sears Group in 1965, marking its first major change in ownership. In 1998, Selfridges de-merged and listed itself on the London Stock Exchange, only to be taken private again in 2004.
In a significant turn of events, Selfridges Group was acquired in 2022 by Thailand's Central Group and Austria's Signa Holding in a deal valued at $5.4 billion. This acquisition marked a new chapter for Selfridges, as it joined a portfolio of prestigious department stores across Europe and Asia.
Today, Selfridges continues to thrive, blending its rich heritage with modern retail innovations. The brand remains a testament to Harry Gordon Selfridge's original vision of transforming shopping into an art form, while adapting to the ever-evolving global market.