Retailing Collection (page 7)

Grand facade of the Co-op central drapery department, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1961. The facade of the building featured cast iron curtain walling

Supermarket shoppers and salesman, Co-op, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1961. Artist
Supermarket shoppers and salesman, Co-op, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1961. Two women look impressed with the sales technique of the young sales assistant in this picture taken in the newly

Heinz promotion in the Allied Travel Agency window, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1960. Heinz promotion advertising holidays to Trieste in conjuction with Heinz Spagetti Bolognese

Exterior of the newly refurbished Co-op in Barnsley, 1961. Artist: Michael Walters
Exterior of the newly refurbished Co-op in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1961. Parking restriction were not yet in place in central Barnsley as can be seen with the parked cars

The new mens central tailoring department at the Co-op, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1961. The new mens central tailoring department at the Co-op in Barnsley was located in the newly refurbished

Cash and carry interior, Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist: Michael Walters
Cash and carry interior, Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire, 1960. As the country entered a new decade, there became a rush on the high street to create the self service store, a new way to shop

The new generation of cash and carry, Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire, 1960. As the country entered a new decade, there became a rush on the high street to create the self service store

Suggs shop, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist: Michael Walters
Suggs shop, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1960. Suggs traded for many years from the same location in the centre of Rotherham

Front of Pettits Shoe Shop, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist: Michael Walters
Front of Pettits Shoe Shop, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1960. The shop was still trading almost 50 years later

Carlines Self Service Store in Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist: Michael Walters
Carlines Self Service Store, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1960. On the shelves can be seen many products, some of which have disappeared from the shelves

Co-op shop interior, Stairfoot, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist: Michael Walters
Co-op shop interior, Stairfoot, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1960. In 1902, a Mrs Ambler managed the store, the only manageress in the whole of the Co-operative society

Barnsley Co-op, South Yorkshire, late 1950s. Artist: Michael Walters
Barnsley Co-op, South Yorkshire, late 1950s. The Barnsley Co-operative Society premises on Wellington Street, prior to its refurbishment

Pharmaceutical preparation area, Co-operative society, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1956. The pharmaceutical department of the Co-op in Barnsley prior to its re-furbishment in the early 1960s showing

Co-op drapery department, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael Walters
Co-op drapery department, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1956. A wide choice of material is available from 3 shillings 6 pence per yard

NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) department store, Hamngatan, Stockholm, Sweden. This department store building was designed in Art Nouveau style by Swedish architect Ferdinand Boberg. It opened in 1915

Barnsley Co-op, Penistone branch, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael Walters
Barnsley Co-op, Penistone branch, South Yorkshire, 1956. The well laid out shelves display a varied selection of goods from the period

Barnsley Co-op, Bolton upon Dearne branch, South Yorkshire, 1956. Artist: Michael Walters
Barnsley Co-op, Bolton upon Dearne branch, South Yorkshire, 1956. The Co-op pioneered the new generation of self-service shops in the postwar years and this is a good example

A sale day at Peter Robinsons department store, Oxford Street, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims

Henry Walton Smith, (1738-1792) founder of the W. H. Smith retail chain, 1896
Henry Walton Smith (1738-1792) founder of the W. H. Smith retail chain. From The Life and Times of The Right Honourable The Marquis of Salisbury, K.G. published by J. S. Virtue & Co. Ltd. 1896

Alexander Turney Stewart, American entrepreneur and retailer, 19th century (1955)
Alexander Turney Stewart, American entrepreneur, 19th century (1955). Stewart (1803-1876) was the merchant prince who gave Mathew Brady a job as a clerk when he first came to New York City

Marie-Louise Jay Cognacq, French retailer, 1912. Marie-Louise Jay founded the La Samaritaine department store in Paris in 1869, in collaboration with her future husband, Ernest Cognacq

Ernest Cognacq, French retailer, 1912. Together with Marie-Louise Jay, whom he later married, Cognacq (1839-1828) founded the La Samaritaine department store in Paris in 1869

Aristide Boucicaut, French retailer, 1874. Boucicaut (1810-1877) founded Le Bon Marche, one of the first department stores, in Paris in 1838

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Walker Whitman shoe factory, Campello, Boston
The Walker Whitman shoe factory was owned in partnership by William O Walker and William Elbridge Whitman. The factory opened under its name for the purpose of producing shoes for the retail trade

Mexico, San Juan de Chamula, metallic buckets with handles in abundance displayed for sale

Trade card for Thomas Collyer, Cornhill Haberdasher
XJF3037903 Trade card for Thomas Collyer, Cornhill Haberdasher by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Trade card for B. Friedeberg, Southwark hardware merchant
XJF3037902 Trade card for B. Friedeberg, Southwark hardware merchant by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Trade card for Edward Butling, room hangings
XJF3037901 Trade card for Edward Butling, room hangings by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Trade card for Nehemiah Ward, Southwark whipmaker
XJF3037900 Trade card for Nehemiah Ward, Southwark whipmaker by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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"Exploring the Evolution of Retailing: From Scunthorpe to Uzbekistan" Step back in time to 1960s Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, where Sugg Sports and Radio dominated the bustling High Street. The vibrant storefronts showcased a wide array of products, enticing passersby with their open displays. Transport yourself further into history as we delve into the early 1900s. Enter Penny Bazaar, an enchanting interior filled with colorful merchandise that captivated shoppers' attention. This charming scene comes alive through a vivid color lithograph. Nottingham's stone building stands tall at the heart of the city center, housing one of its 237 stores. A captivating color lithograph transports us to this bustling hub where commerce thrived amidst architectural grandeur. Trade cards have long been used as effective marketing tools, and Sangwine Perfumers knew just how to entice customers with their beautifully engraved trade card. Step into their world and indulge your senses in exquisite fragrances. Barkers of Kensington beckons us back to 1951 with an alluring advertisement that promises quality and style. Join countless fashion enthusiasts who flocked to this renowned retailer for timeless elegance. Journey across continents now as we discover Shakhrisabz in Uzbekistan—a treasure trove for unique headwear lovers. Feast your eyes on a riot of colors displayed by a vibrant hat for sale—truly a sight worth beholding. The historic King's Road in Brighton takes us back to c. 1910 through an evocative black-and-white photograph. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere as locals peruse shops brimming with goods from around the world. Venture even further eastward towards Samarkand, Uzbekistan—an outdoor market teeming with life and flavor. Trays laden with dried apricots tempt visitors seeking culinary delights while immersing themselves in local culture.