Howells (department store)
Howells, at the corner of St Mary Street and Wharton Street (Heol-y-Cawl) | |
| Company type | Unit |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retailing |
| Founded | 1865 |
| Defunct | 26 March 2023 |
| Headquarters | Cardiff, Wales |
Key people | James Howell (founder) |
| Owner | Howell family (1865-1960s) / Julian Hodge (1960s-1970s) / House of Fraser (1972-2022) |
Howells was a large department store located on St Mary Street in Cardiff, Wales, established by James Howell in 1865. It was acquired by the House of Fraser group in 1972 and re-branded as House of Fraser in 2010.
In January 2022, the Grade II* listed building was acquired by the Thackeray Group, which announced plans to convert it into an aparthotel. The store closed on 26 March 2023.
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