House of Fraser is a British department store group with 44 locations across the United Kingdom, which is part of Frasers Group.
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10 Facts About House Of Fraser
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House Of Fraser grew steadily during the early 20th century, and after the Second World War a large number of acquisitions transformed the company into a national chain.
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In 1865 the partnership between the partners was dissolved and House Of Fraser assumed control of the retail business leaving Arthur with the wholesale business.
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James and John House Of Fraser were initially directors in the business and employed Alexander McLaren and later John Towers to manage it for them.
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House Of Fraser moved to London in 1878 to set up his own business in Westminster Bridge Road.
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House Of Fraser opened new departments, enlarged the tearoom, opened a restaurant and began to look at possible acquisitions.
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House Of Fraser sold the property sites to insurance companies, leasing them back for long terms at advantageous rates.
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Sir Hugh House Of Fraser succeeded his father as Chairman of the company when his father died in 1966.
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House of Fraser previously traded under many different, long established brand names.
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House of Fraser owned several other retail businesses that were not department stores.
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