Do you know that feeling when you start watching a new TV show and it’s
so addictive, that you can’t help but watch all the episodes? This is what has
happened to me lately, when I found out about the series called Mr Selfridge. If you haven’t heard about it yet and you are also interested
is retail industry, you’d better watch out, because you will immediately immerse
yourself in this show for many hours!
The show is as British drama based on a real-life story of Harry Selfridge
– the American founder of the famous London’s department store: Selfridge’s. The
story starts in 1909 when Mr Selfridge comes to London (after successful
retail career in Chicago) with the intention of building the largest department
store in the world. It should not surprise you, that the place he chose for
this purpose was Oxford Street.
I haven’t read the book yet, so I have no idea how Mr Selfridge really
was, but in the show he is presented as a very extravagant person. You might be
surprised by this at first, but you’ll get used to his behaviour after watching
a few episodes. But the most striking thing about him is that he was a visionary
character who wanted to be the first man who would create the place in the
heart of London that would attract women. He knew that his business would not
exist without the people and he was well aware of the fact that customer
service is extremely important, so we can clearly see that he treats his
customers with respect, guided by the principle “The Client is always right”… and
he required the same attitude from his employees as well.
Through the following episodes we can see how his business is
developing, but unfortunately such an imperium could not arise so easily
without some sacrifices – and sadly it was his cheated wife and family. He was
able to do almost anything to satisfy his biggest and wealthy clients – and as
you can guess, they were women – so he
had been satisfying them exceptionally – in bed…
Don’t worry, I will not tell you anything more from the plot, because I
don’t want to spoil it. ;)
I really enjoyed watching this show because it presents the retail
industry and other issues that are really important to me, such as marketing to
women and consumer behaviour. But what I’m most happy about, is that I
could observe the time, when beauty
products started to play a greater role in the retail industry and I could
follow the process of including them in Selfridge’s assortment. And what’s even
more, the show takes place in London at early stage of 20th century, so we can see
a little bit of history and also admire wonderful costumes! I’ve already
watched the whole 2 seasons and I’m so excited that the 3rd season
is being released tonight! :)
Have you watched this show yet? Or maybe some of you have already read
the book? I’m really curious what you think and if it made you shopping more
often at Selfridge’s at Oxford Street… ;)
x
Gosia
Ohh, I love costume shows so I will check it out! :)
OdpowiedzUsuńThese clothes, hairstyles and archaic language. The ideal combination!
Pola, I'm pretty sure you will love that show! :D
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