In 2022, the Bond Street store was put up for sale at £500 million, listed as a 'redevelopment opportunity' after the COVID-19 pandemic failed plans for the Fenwick family to sell the chain entirely. The store will close in February 2024. The London Head Office is now located on 103 Wigmore Street, 2nd Floor, W1U 1QS.
Mind-boggling, truly. It's always sad when one of London's oldest institutions decides to shut its doors – and that's certainly the case with Fenwick's iconic department store on Bond Street. Fenwick has occupied the site since 1891 – over 130 years – but announced way back at the end of 2022 that it would be closing.
Losses at department store chain Fenwick narrowed 31.3% year on year to £35.5m from £51.7m in the 53 weeks to 31 January 2025 despite "ongoing challenging market conditions".
Fenwick of Bond Street store closed in February 2024, making way for a new chapter at Fenwick. Our other 8 stores across the UK remain open with Fenwick Brent Cross and Fenwick Kingston being the closest London stores.
The company was formerly listed on the London Stock Exchange, but in 2001 was purchased by the private Fenwick group. The Kingston upon Thames store continued to trade under the Bentalls name until 2023, when it was renamed Fenwick.
It was founded in 1882 by John James Fenwick in Newcastle upon Tyne, and has eight branches and an online store. It was a member of the International Association of Department Stores from 1988 to 2010. As of 2022, the chain is still owned by members of the Fenwick family.
London's oldest department store, Fortnum & Mason, was founded in 1707 as a grocery shop. By 1738 it had invented a British classic: the Scotch egg, and its famous hampers have since sustained soldiers on the front line and explorers on Mount Everest.
Unlike Selfridges or Harrods, Fenwick Bond Street is a modest and minimal affair. The walls of its clothing department are clean white, with garments displayed on simple rails.
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Fenwick will close its five-storey Central London department store after more than a century of trading. One of London's most iconic department stores will shut its doors for the final time in 2024.
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We have 8 stores across the UK, differing in size and offering, specific to their local community. These stores are supported by our distribution centre, ensuring our fabulous product reaches our customers at the right time. Restaurants are another key focus for Fenwick and a strong growth area in our business.
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From the foundation of the group in 1882 by John James Fenwick, luxury and quality have been at the forefront of brand's identity. In fact, the first item sold in the original Newcastle store was a leather handbag with a fur lining.
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We do not have a specific dress code for entry into the store, including any of our restaurants. However, we do reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who is not deemed to be appropriately dressed. Sportswear, including trainers, shorts, and tracksuits, are permitted across all areas of the store and restaurants.
