Howells (department store)
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51.480°N 3.178°W / 51.480; -3.178
Quick Facts Company type, Industry ...
Company type | Unit |
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Industry | Retailing |
Founded | 1865; 159 years ago (1865) |
Defunct | 26 March 2023 (2023-03-26) |
Headquarters | Cardiff, Wales |
Key people | James Howell (founder) |
Owner | Howell family (1865-1960s) / Julian Hodge (1960s-1970s) / House of Fraser (1972-2022) |
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Howells was a large department store located on St Mary Street in Cardiff, Wales, established by James Howell in 1865. It was acquired by the House of Fraser group in 1972 and re-branded as House of Fraser in 2010.
In January 2022, the Grade II* listed building was acquired by the Thackeray Group, which announced plans to convert it into an aparthotel. The store closed on 26 March 2023.