Fenwick (department store)

Fenwick (/ˈfɛnɪk/) is a British chain of department stores in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1882 by John James Fenwick in Newcastle upon Tyne, and today consists of nine branches. It was a member of the International Association of Department Stores from 1988 to 2010.

Fenwick Limited
Company typePrivate company
IndustryRetail
GenreDepartment store
Founded1882 (1882)
FounderJohn James Fenwick
Headquarters
Newcastle upon Tyne
,
United Kingdom
Number of locations
8
Key people
John Edgar (Chief Executive)
OwnerFenwick Family
Websitewww.fenwick.co.uk

As of 2022, the chain is still owned by members of the Fenwick family. The company was chaired by Mark Fenwick until 2017 with Simon Calver appointed as chair in 2021. John Edgar was appointed as CEO of Fenwick in April 2020. In 2012, the company was reported to be valued at £452 million.

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