Selfridges

Selfridges

Retail

London, England 327,849 followers

Four time winner of Best Department Store in the World

About us

Our business was founded by American entrepreneur Harry Gordon Selfridge in 1909 and is widely regarded as the first and best example of a modern department store. In 2018, Selfridges was recognised as the Best Department Store in the World for an unprecedented fourth time, and will retain the honour until 2020. Selfridges has been a leading London retail destination and a UK landmark for over a century, challenging the rules of retail from day one. This award acknowledges that Selfridges has outstanding leadership in delivering extraordinary customer experiences, driven by exceptional business acumen, combined with consistently brave creativity and an unwavering commitment to sustainability. Selfridges has four stores; in London, Birmingham and Manchester (Trafford Centre, and Exchange Square) all celebrating exciting experiences and new product destination launches. Selfridges also operates an international website that delivers within the UK and to over 130 countries, trading in eight currencies. Named Best Retailer 2020 at the Positive Luxury Awards A Best 25 Big Company To Work For 2020 as awarded by The Sunday Times Voted Best Department Store in the World at the Global Department Store Summits 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018

Industry
Retail
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
London, England
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1909

Locations

Employees at Selfridges

Updates

  • CELEBRATING OUR EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE 🎉 Last week, we hosted our highly-anticipated annual Extraordinary People Awards, where we take the opportunity to recognise and celebrate those in #TeamSelfridges who go above and beyond. Taking place at the Brasserie of Light in #SelfridgesLondon, the awards show appreciation for our team members who live, demonstrate and champion our Values - Embrace Every Self, Lead with Purpose and Create the Extraordinary. Check out our highlights film as we look back on a night to remember. A huge congratulations to all of our incredible winners and finalists! Find out more about Life at Selfridges: https://lnkd.in/g98wbbp

  • IN CONVERSATION WITH: A SELFRIDGES ACADEMY APPRENTICE 🗯️ During #NationalApprenticeshipWeek last week, we took the opportunity to sit down with Emilio Delgado, a Principal Engineer, who recently graduated from our Selfridges Academy Apprenticeship programme.    Emilio shared that the Apprenticeship has provided him with a refreshed perspective of the business and tools to better communicate with others - supporting him to strive towards his future career goals.    A big well done to Emilio and our cohort of 70 Selfridges Academy Apprentices who graduated last year. Keep your eyes peeled to see what's in-store for the programme!   For more information on Yellow Careers at Selfridges, visit: https://lnkd.in/eDzcVFUq

  • DISCOVER A WHOLE NEW LEVEL OF SELFRIDGES 🔓 We've launched a new iteration of #SelfridgesUnlocked, our open-to-all membership programme, giving Keyholders the best and first access to our products, services and experiences. For the first time, we're rewarding customers for time spent in store as well as their spend. Members can now collect Keys when visiting Selfridges' iconic destinations and events, such as the Cinema at Selfridges or when they dine with us. Unlock fun and perks on every level; the more Keys collected, the closer you'll get to reaching the next level of #SelfridgesUnlocked. Find out more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eXy4v6qB

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  • SELFRIDGES EVENT: CALLING ALL FINANCE GRADUATES & PROFESSIONALS 📣 Are you looking to take your finance career to the next level in the world of luxury retail? If this sounds like you, we have an exclusive event coming up on Thursday 6 March at #SelfridgesLondon. This invite-only event offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from the Selfridges Finance Team, as they share insights into their roles, career journeys, and how finance drives success in a fast-paced retail environment. An ideal opportunity for finance graduates and professionals who are eager to explore opportunities in retail finance and gain first-hand insights from industry leaders. Apply to attend here: https://lnkd.in/eA49RtWG

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  • ARRIVATO! EMPORIO ARMANI LANDS AT THE CORNER SHOP 🌺 Our Corner Shop at #SelfridgesLondon has been transformed into an experiential space inspired by Armani’s Milan store until 8 March. Join us there to shop the SS25 collection and experience the Giorgio Armani lifestyle - from eating chocolates at the Armani café, to smelling the floristry and flicking through a library curated with specialist books. Read and shop here: https://lnkd.in/eSBsc9bV

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  • THERE'S STILL TIME TO FIND YOUR MATCH 💝 Looking for a last-minute gift for Valentine's Day? Whether you're treating your other half to a thoughtful keepsake or surprising a close friend with a cupid-approved card, there's still time to find the perfect gift at Selfridges. Plus, bag one of the last remaining tickets for our Single at Selfridges inclusive speed dating event with Pears Dating tonight (12 February) at the Selfridges Cinema. Book here: https://lnkd.in/ev6UWWAr Explore our curation of gifts: https://lnkd.in/eBW_apU4

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  • OPEN HOUSE 2025: LAUNCHING THE YEAR WITH OUR TEAMS 💛    Last week, we hosted our 2025 Open House webcast for #TeamSelfridges, where we celebrated our extraordinary achievements during 2024, as well as looking ahead to our plans that will create a magical year at the Big Yellow Shop.    From our refreshed Open to the World DE&I strategy, to the ground-breaking creative concepts we'll be landing over the next 12 months, we heard from leaders across the business including our CEO, André Maeder, about all the exciting things to come.    Stay with us, you won't want to miss what's next 👀 To explore opportunities at Selfridges, visit: https://lnkd.in/gVYi3PZ  

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  • BEHIND THE SCENES: OUR CORNER SHOP TRANSFORMATIONS 👀 Ever wondered what it really takes to create our iconic destinations at Selfridges? Watch the latest Corner Shop transformation to see how our collaboration with On came to life. With just a few more days to visit, head to #SelfridgesLondon to explore the collection until 8 February. And keep your eyes peeled for our next Corner Shop transformation coming soon! https://lnkd.in/eSBsc9bV

  • KICKING OFF THE FIRST YELLOW CAREERS CLUB OF 2025 🎇 At Selfridges, we want to help our team members to be in the driving seat of their careers, with a variety of support, tools and opportunities to help them work towards their goals. That's why, we're excited to have kicked off the year with the relaunch of The Yellow Careers Club, an internal service set up to support #TeamSelfridges with career advice and professional development.   These 1-2-1 sessions are run by our talented recruitment experts, who offer practical support with everything from CV writing and interview tips to internal career opportunities, including development courses, apprenticeships, and more.   If you're interested in becoming part of the Big Yellow Shop, discover opportunities at https://lnkd.in/gjwPk7X

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