Fortnum & Mason
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| legal form | Public limited company |
| founding | 1707 |
| Seat | London , UK |
| management | Justin Carmichael |
| Number of employees | 775 (2018) |
| sales | 126 million GBP (2018) approx. 140.84 million EUR |
| Branch | retail trade |
| Website | www.fortnumandmason.com |
| Status: July 15, 2018 | |
Fortnum & Mason is a department store in London (181 Piccadilly ) founded in 1707 by William Fortnum. It is owned by Wittington Investments , which is a sister company to Primark and ABF, among others .
history
William Fortnum was a servant in Queen Anne's household . He collected burned candle stubs from the palace, which he then sold. When he had enough money together, he opened a grocery store and persuaded his friend Hugh Mason to join him. Two generations later, grandson Charles Fortnum managed to establish himself in today's business fields.
In the Victorian era , Fortnum & Mason became increasingly famous for its culinary delights. The English snack specialty " Scotch eggs " was first produced by Fortnum & Mason in 1738. In 1886 Fortnum & Mason sold the first baked beans in England. In the period between the world wars, Fortnum & Mason expanded the range to include clothing, perfumes and kitchen items. In 1931 a branch was opened on Madison Avenue in New York City , followed by two branches in Japan in 2004.
Today, Fortnum & Mason's range of products is geared towards luxury items.
Web links
- Official website of Fortnum & Mason
- LondonTown.com: Fortnum & Mason - Piccadilly Mayfair London
- Bonhams: Fortnum & Mason Sale Provides High Tea at Bonhams
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Full accounts made up to 15 July 2018 , accessed on 29 September 2019
- ^ TIME: Business & Finance: Fortnum & Mason Abroad
- ↑ www.fortnumandmason.com
- ↑ a b www.fortnumandmason.com
Coordinates: 51 ° 30 ′ 29.7 " N , 0 ° 8 ′ 17.6" W.