Drapery Trust

Drapery Trust (initially called the Drapery & General Investment Trust Ltd) formed in 1925 by Clarence Hatry, a notorious British financier. He had made his fortune in speculating on oil stocks, and had convinced investors to promote department stores and bring them under the management of a retail conglomerate. The business was acquired by Debenhams in 1927 and was run as a subsidiary until the 1970s.

Drapery Trust Ltd
Company typeHolding company
IndustryRetail
Founded1925 (1925)
FounderClarence Hatry
Defunct1970s
SuccessorDebenhams
Headquarters
London 
,
United Kingdom 
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