Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRackhams (Steve Cadman /Flicr)Rackhams, a luxury department store originally founded in Birmingham in 1881, has returned to the UK after a 25-year absence. The brand, once owned by Harrods and then House of Fraser, has relaunched exclusively as an online digital marketplace. CEO Mark Jordan stated that Rackhams' "marketplace-first approach" is central to its business, prioritising customer and partner experience. The new online store offers a diverse range of products, including designer brands, boutique labels, and everyday essentials across various categories. Since its soft launch in 2023, Rackhams has already welcomed over 600 partners and shipped tens of thousands of orders, with further growth expected. In fullRackhams department store returns to UK after 25 years - but with one big differenceThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Luxury department store returns but digital-only
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRackhams (Steve Cadman /Flicr)Rackhams, a luxury department store originally founded in Birmingham in 1881, has returned to the UK after a 25-year absence. The brand, once owned by Harrods and then House of Fraser, has relaunched exclusively as an online digital marketplace. CEO Mark Jordan stated that Rackhams' "marketplace-first approach" is central to its business, prioritising customer and partner experience. The new online store offers a diverse range of products, including designer brands, boutique labels, and everyday essentials across various categories. Since its soft launch in 2023, Rackhams has already welcomed over 600 partners and shipped tens of thousands of orders, with further growth expected. In fullRackhams department store returns to UK after 25 years - but with one big differenceThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
