Retail Trade Collection

Lauren Bacall with her daughter in Paris walking on the streets July 1968

Petticoat Lane: Every year, it seems, still more thousands remember that Petticoat Lane, in East London, lays itself out on the Sunday before Christmas to sell toys

Denis Law of Manchester United opens his shoe repair shop in Moston lane, Blackley, Manchester. OPS Denis signing autogrphs outside his new shop. 25th March 1964

Former chairman of Next George Davies, shows off his robes for the degree ceremony of the Polytechnic at which he was doctorate in business administration. 20th July 1989

Betty Van Gelder, owner of a dress shop in Hampstead, wearing one of her own velvet shirts which like all the other clothes comes from Hampstead Bazaar. 4th October 1970

Madonna singer actress out on a shopping spree in Londons South Molton Street August 1987 Dbase MSI

Spanish Greengrocer
The proprietor of a fruit and vegetable shop in Madrid, circa 1930. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Middlesbrough FC football player Jamie Pollock (2nd right) and brother Christopher (2nd left) who have opened a clothes shop called Classified in Church Road, Stockton

English fashion designer and retailer, Former chairman of Next George Davies, who headed headed shops such as Next in the 1980s

A night scene in Portobello Road market London. 8th October 1936

Greengrocers stall in East Street Market, London. circa 1965

Joan Littlewoods Theatre Workshop in Stratford, East London, prides itself on bringing the people into the theatre. But recently the theatre went out among the people

Eager shoppers rumage around one of the clothing stall in Londons Portobello Road Market. November 1968

Betty Van Gelder, owner of a dress shop in Hampstead, wearing one of her own velvet shirts which like all the other clothes comes from Hampstead Bazaar. 4th October 1970

New Year Sales at Bakers and Selfridges in London. 1952

Shopkeeper putting up prices outside cut-price grocers October 1955

Army Soldiers looking through a shop window - June 1944 for souvenirs to send back home

Supermarkets Trolleys

Ingrid Bergman window shopping in Bond Street London wearing fur trimmed tweed suit November 1957

New Year Sales at Bakers and Selfridges in London

The China Department at Harrods on the first day of the sales

Women at the opening of the Bentalls Beauty Fair in Kingston. March 1934

Sir John Cohen. Tesco. Chairman seen here at one of the supermarkets warehouses. November 1974

Crowds of people have been trying to beat the budget with the proposed increase in alcohol prices. Our Picture Shows: Shoppers at Augustus Barnett wine shop in Holborn queuing to buy their alcohol

Last of the big spenders at Petticoat Lane. The scene in Petticoat Lane, on a wet Sunday morning. December 1974 74-7580 London Petticoat lane

Last of the big spenders at Petticoat Lane. This lady stall holder uses a box to keep up with her customers. December 1974 74-7580-008 London Petticoat lane

Last of the big spenders at Petticoat Lane. The moment of decision for 8-year-old Deborah Brown from Averley, Essex, as she shops for a Chirstmas present for her mum

Police have a word with a street trader selling leather goods on Oxford Street. July 1971 P004933

A Cockney earns his Living: Hes the most popular person in this present heat wave. A ice-cream seller finds a customer in the heart of Londons shopping centre. August 1947 P004963

Shop named I was Kitcheners Valet. 21st July 1969

Last of the big spenders at Petticoat Lane. This lady stall holder uses a box to keep up with her customers. December 1974 74-7580-006 London Petticoat lane

Last of the big spenders at Petticoat Lane. The scene in Petticoat Lane, on a wet Sunday morning. December 1974 74-7580-005 London Petticoat lane

Last of the big spenders at Petticoat Lane. The moment of decision for 8-year-old Deborah Brown from Averley, Essex, as she shops for a Chirstmas present for her mum

A relationship just for show? Picture of a new display mannequins. To reflect the growing diversity of the population John Martin of London Ltd. Berners Street W.1. have created new shop manneguins

Christmas decorations at the Lewiss Store Manchester. Market street has a festive appearance. Christmas trees with coloured lights have been placed on the outside of Meers Lewiss Market Street Store

Aerial view of the heart of the retail trade of the east side and the Grand Street Station on the New York elevated railroad

Jane Fonda Swinging Sixties Collections August 1962 Jane Fonda at Langfords Galleries looking at collections in the silver vaults in Chancery Lane London

Audrey Hepburn launching the Supermarket Campaign for Unicef actress July 1989

Audrey Hepburn actress launching the Supermarket Campaign for Unicef July 1989

British troops shopping in a French vegetable market during the final year of World War One

Desmond Llewelyn actor April 1998 alias Q star of 16 James Bond 007 movies, at the opening of Scottish Telecoms new shop in Edinburgh with the Bond girls

A fruit stall in the important market town of Shendi on the River Nile, northeast of Khartoum

Women shopping in the market at Omdurman where a large variety of household goods are displayed in roadside stalls

Market Place
A market place with stalls selling musical instruments, meat and cloth, 1760. Engraving by Chodowieski (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Kyoto Street Scene
The covered shopping street Shijo-Dori (4th street) in Kyoto, Japan, 1905. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Shop window displaying bottles of Calvados, Cognac, Armagnac and cider brandy, and souvenir tins of D-Day biscuits, Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, Normandy, France

Autumn window display of quality products in a confectioners, Duesseldorf, Germany
Autumn window display of quality products in a confectioner s, Duesseldorf, Germany

High-class French patisserie displayed on a doily, Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, Normandy, France

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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Retail Trade: A Glimpse into Iconic Moments" In July 1968, Hollywood legend Lauren Bacall strolls through the streets of Paris with her daughter, embracing the joy of retail therapy amidst a picturesque backdrop. Petticoat Lane continues to captivate thousands each year, as memories are made and treasures discovered in this bustling hub that stands the test of time. Manchester United's Denis Law showcases his entrepreneurial spirit by opening a shoe repair shop on Moston Lane, Blackley, bridging his passion for football and commitment to quality craftsmanship. The Spanish Greengrocer brings vibrant colors and fresh produce to life, adding a touch of Mediterranean charm to local communities through their dedication to providing nourishment and flavor. Pop icon Madonna indulges in a shopping spree across London's eclectic stores, effortlessly blending her roles as singer and actress with an undeniable sense of style. Middlesbrough FC football player Jamie Pollock explores his business acumen off the field by immersing himself in the world alongside his sporting endeavors. George Davies, renowned English fashion designer and retailer who once chaired Next, unveils his latest creations while showcasing his unwavering commitment to innovation within the industry. With pride beaming from him like a radiant robe itself, former chairman George Davies dons regal attire during a degree ceremony—an emblematic moment celebrating both personal achievements and contributions to retail trade. Portobello Road market comes alive under moonlit skies on October 8th, 1936—a captivating night scene where traders' stalls offer endless possibilities for shoppers seeking unique treasures amidst its enchanting atmosphere. Circa 1965 at East Street Market in London—where tradition meets community—the greengrocers' stall becomes an integral part of daily life as locals gather to find the freshest produce and exchange stories.