Harvey Nichols and Co
Clothing and fashion retailer of Knightsbridge, London.
1825 Business established[1]
Founded by Benjamin Harvey as a linen shop in Knightsbridge
1850 Harvey died leaving the business in the care of his wife Anne, who went into partnership with James Nichols, to form Harvey Nichols and Co
1872 Harvey, Nichols, and Co., silk mercers and drapers, Nos 1, 2, 7,8, 9, Lowndes-terrace, Knightsbridge.[2]
1914 Silk Mercers, Drapers and Carpet Warehousemen, 109-125, Knightsbridge; 208-212, Sloane Street, London, S.W. One of the representative West End firms of Linen Drapers and Furnishers. Supply everything for Ladies' Wear and Novelties. Hold Royal Warrants.
1920 Acquired by Debenhams
1985 Debenhams including Harvey Nichols was acquired by the Burton Group
1991 Dickson Poon of Dickson Concepts acquired Harvey Nichols from the Burton Group