Get ready for the new Rackhams
History of Rackhams
In 1851 William Riddell and Henry Wilkinson opened a retail business at 78 Bull Street, Birmingham. Following this, in 1861, the company welcomed two apprentices into its ranks: John Rackham and William Matthews. By 1878, they had risen to the positions of buyers within the company. Subsequently, in 1881, the store was sold to Rackham and Matthews and Rackhams Ltd department store was born.
A brand synonymous with luxury high end retail it became part of the Harrods group in 1955, later being purchased by House of Fraser in 1959. At its peak in the 1970's, 80's and 90's the Rackhams brand was selected for 11 department stores across the UK including, Rackhams Birmingham as its flagship store, Bradford, Leicester, Doncaster and Sheffield. Eventually most Rackhams stores were rebranded to House of Fraser with the Altrincham store being the last to close in 2020. We estimate today over 5 million people have fond memories of Rackhams and firmly associate the name with high quality and luxurious designer brands.
What's next for Rackhams
Get ready for an amazing journey as we unveil the new Rackhams website in Autumn 2024, transforming into your ultimate destination for online luxury and premium gifting.
Discover an unparalleled collection of over 20,000 exquisite products, carefully curated to suit every taste and occasion. Whether you're on the hunt for the perfect gift to surprise a loved one or treating yourself to something luxurious, we're here to make your shopping experience unforgettable.
Expect nothing short of sophistication, style, and elegance as we offer an extensive array of products, ranging from women's clothing, men's fashion, to accessories, beauty essentials, home decor, and sparkling jewellery.
With our innovative AI features, navigating through our website will be a breeze, and we'll ensure that every special occasion, from Weddings to Birthdays, Christmas, Mother's Day, and beyond, is celebrated with the perfect gift.
So mark your calendars and join us this autumn to explore a world of luxury at Rackhams! We can't wait to share it with you.
Smart Gifting
Purchase any product from Rackhams and instantly send or schedule a gift notification digitally. The recipient will be able to accept the gift & arrange delivery, switch it for a preferred product or bank as account credit.
Express Gift Finder
Allows shoppers to select attributes for their recipient including Age, Gender, Gift Occasion, Hobbies, Interests, Price Range and more. Our AI powered platform will use this data to identify and display matching products in order of popularity and relevance.
Gift Manager
The place to manage your account balance, profile, lists of recipients, wish lists and more.
Crowd Gifting
A gift or multiple gifts you would like to invite people to contribute to, for example your wedding list or clubbing together for a friends birthday. A page will be created which you can share via email, social media, text or WhatsApp.
Become a Partner
We are currently onboarding sellers ready for our Autumn launch, click the button below to find out more and apply to become a partner.
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