subject: Shop Till You Drop At Oxford Street In London [print this page] While on your vacation in London, you ask anyone for a great place to shop and they will unanimously call out the name of Oxford Street. Besides Regent Street in London, Oxford Street is another one of the most sought after and ideal one stop shopping destination in London having some 548 shops and covering all the major outlets and flagship stores of all the reputed brands. Enjoy shopping in the plush stores while staying at nearby hotels near Oxford Circus. You will get almost everything here that you were looking for with the shops opening around 10 in the morning till 6 or 7 in the evening. Some of the major stores are:
Moss Bros
Established since 1851 this esteemed store has 150 branches across the entire UK where you will find two branches in Oxford Street itself. It gives on hire formal apparel to its customers. Known for its range of man clothing this reputed store have some of the best suits, jackets and trousers available for men.
John Lewis
Located in Marylebone in Oxford Street, this upmarket departmental store belonging to John Lewis Partnership provides everything under one roof from the finest collection of garments, fashion accessories to cosmetics, precious stones, and all types of electronic items. If you are wary of carrying those heavy bags after done shopping, this also provides delivery services right at your hotels. Famous for its tagline Never Knowingly Undersold which is used since 1925, this famous store keeps all it customers riveted to it by great service and friendly staff.
Selfridges
Started in 1909 by Harry Gorden Selfridge, this second biggest high end store after Harrods in UK offers everything best and unique to its customers. It was Selfridge only who had pioneered the popular saying The customer is always right and it was through his creative and extensive marketing that made this store a name to be reckon with. Also known for its architecture and design, Selfridges always uses innovative techniques to lure visitors like its highly styled windows. It had also been in the eye of storm for using liver of plump ducks in its food items in the past and has removed it since then.
House of Fraser
This reputed third biggest departmental store in UK by Baugar has 62 branches throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. Shopping at this affluent store will provide great value for your money which makes it a very popular shopping hub among the middle class. It also offers some of the very exclusive brands.
