Selfridges is world's Number One store

12 April 2012

Selfridges was today named best department store in the world.

The chain — which has stores in Oxford Street, Birmingham and two in Manchester — beat Bloomingdale's in New York and Lane Crawford in Hong Kong to win the retail prize at the Global Department Store Summit in New York.

Paul Kelly, Selfridges vice-chairman, said: "We are delighted to have won this very special award and very proud of our teams who have all contributed in making this happen.

"This is very much in recognition of all their hard work. This centenary-old brand, built on the most extraordinary heritage, confirms that Selfridges is the most relevant and exciting department store today."

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