Selfridges

INTRODUCING OUR NEW CHARITY PARTNERSHIP WITH THE KING'S TRUST ?? As part of our charitable giving programme, we’re excited to be embarking on a new chapter by partnering with The King’s Trust. As a proud patron of The King’s Trust, we’re helping young people to build brighter futures by developing confidence and skills through vital education, training, and career opportunities. At Selfridges, we strive to make a meaningful difference under our three refreshed pillars of impact – Social, Global and Local. Together with our charity partners – The King's Trust, Oxfam and Centrepoint, we’re addressing the most pressing causes in our communities. This week, we also hosted a Chat For Change event for our team members, where we were joined by the King’s Trust team to discuss the work they do, the future of our partnership and to hear the experiences from young people who have benefited from the opportunities the charity provides. Read more about our charity partnerships and team member volunteering stories: https://lnkd.in/eFCdrXNV ?? The King's Trust

As our founder Harry Gordon Selfridge said when our first store opened in 1909, we aim to be #OpenToTheWorld. Today, that commitment continues to ring true, and we are steadfastly focused on our Open to the World strategy and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where our team members and customers can be their true, authentic selves. In signing the WiHTL & Diversity in Retail pledge, we are proud to be joining organisations across sectors in co-creating the change we all want to see towards a more inclusive culture. ??

SELFRIDGES COMMUNITIES COME TOGETHER TO CO-CREATE CHANGE??? Our #TeamSelfridges communities inspire a sense of purpose and belonging, and are an integral part of our success. Spanning Proud at Selfridges (LGBTQIA+), Family Matters, Thinking Differently and EmbRACE & Ethnicity, plus many more, our communities enable our team members to bring their whole selves to Selfridges, live our values and drive positive change for the benefit of all. Yesterday, our community leads came together for a day of collaboration, inspiration and celebration. Together, the community leads created plans to amplify some of the key calendar moments throughout the year – from Pride to Mental Health Awareness Week to Black History Month. Alongside celebrating calendar moments, our communities play a huge role in embedding our Open to the World strategy, ensuring we make meaningful and impactful change for our team members and customers. It was a fantastic opportunity to get together in person and work towards creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive Selfridges. For more information on DE&I at Selfridges, visit: https://lnkd.in/emRNfWy9

MARKING NEURODIVERSITY CELEBRATION WEEK??? ? With one in seven people in the UK identifying as neurodivergent, this #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek is an opportunity to reflect on how we can be an inclusive workplace, empower the next generation of diverse talent and nurture the communities that make our destinations thrive. ? Sharlene John, our Head of DE&I, Recruitment and Onboarding, shares with Drapers the steps we’re taking at Selfridges to support our neurodivergent customers and team members. ? We launched our weekly Quiet Hour in 2022, a dedicated time where we lower music and switch off screens to create a calmer, more subdued environment in our stores and offices. This year during #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, we’ve extended Quiet Hour to take place across all our stores every weekday from 10am to 11am, and we will continue this on a permanent basis in our Manchester and Birmingham stores. ? Driven by our internal Thinking Differently community, we also hosted a Chat For Change event for our team members this week, where we uncovered the different layers of neurodiversity and discussed how to be a more inclusive leader with Tania Martin, neurodiversity consultant and founder of consultancy PegSquared. ? Read more from Sharlene on Drapers here: https://lnkd.in/eEXV2S6x

MUM'S THE WORD ???? Show your appreciation this Mother’s Day with our selection of carefully curated gifts, featuring feast-filled hampers, flourishing flowers, luxury chocolates, cards and more. Or treat the mother figure in your life to an experience they won't forget by booking onto one of our extraordinary events, from THE MUM CLUB LTD's Mother's Day Brunch, to Stacey Dooley's Dear Minnie?book signing, to Poems for Mum with The Poetry Club and our Beauty Workshop Series. Visit to shop and discover our events: https://lnkd.in/eaEnmy6M

HAPPY SWEET 116TH BIRTHDAY… TO US! ?? Selfridges opened its doors for the very first time on this day in 1909. To celebrate the store’s 27th birthday in 1936, our founder Harry Gordon Selfridge cut a 16ft birthday cake with a sword from Tibet! Original 1936 photograph from the #SelfridgesArchives, brought to life with AI animation. Read more on our heritage: https://lnkd.in/eCG-gMAt

INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LUXURY RETAIL ?? This week, our Group CEO André Maeder was invited to King's College London for an ‘In Conversation With’ event to offer inspiration and guidance to the university’s Luxury Society students. As well as focusing on the importance of innovation and collaboration at Selfridges, André shared his personal career journey and best pieces of advice for those aspiring to start a career in retail. It was a fantastic event with thought-provoking questions from the hosts and students alike – thank you to KCL Luxury Industry Society for welcoming André! For more information on careers at Selfridges, visit: https://lnkd.in/gVYi3PZ

STEP INTO GOLDEN GOOSE AT THE CORNER SHOP ?? The Golden Goose Archive of Dreams has arrived at The Corner Shop, #SelfridgesLondon, until 12 April. Ever designed your own trainers? Visit the Co-Creation table,?where you can work with the Golden Goose Dream Makers to personalise your trainers with patches, charms, studs, embroidery and paint. Explore weekly drops of rotating new styles including the exclusive True-Star trainers, which nod to vintage running shoes with a square toe, mismatched laces and a dusty, lived-in sole.? Plus, discover the brand's collection of accessories and ready-to-wear; expect classic tailoring and weathered leather, designed to be lived in and loved for decades to come.? Read more & shop: https://lnkd.in/eSBsc9bV

INTRODUCING SELFRIDGES OBSESSIONS SS25 ?? Since 1909, Selfridges has been a house of obsessions. The place to find something new; a barometer of culture. From dogs to martinis to power flowers, Selfridges Obsessions houses the most irresistible curation of products and ideas of the season. Join Selfridges Unlocked to access the obsessions of the season with Keyholder-only events and curated guides to SS25 fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/epQ3bG6M

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ?? On #InternationalWomensDay and beyond, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. To the incredible women in #TeamSelfridges who make our organisation so special, to our customers, and to our community - you inspire us every day and for that we thank you. We hope to continue to champion each other, uplift voices, and create a future where we are truly #OpenToTheWorld.