Company:
D Hourston & Sons
Company name: D Hourston & Sons
Dates in business: fl 1949-1962
Type of business: department store retailers
Type of company:
Locations:- Ayr, Scotland
Company history
The company was acquired by House of Fraser Ltd in May 1949. Immediately after the acquisition, the store was improved. The new store opened at the end of the year. In 1954, further major improvements were made including a new basement department to display heavy electrical and hardware goods. In 1962, the store was doubled in size.
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Dates of connection: 1949
Connection type: D Hourston & Sons was acquired by House of Fraser Ltd in 1949.
Access points: Department stores - Retail trade
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