John Atkinson opened his small drapery shop on The Moor in 1872, specialising in hosiery, ribbon and lace. Things that could be bought elsewhere but John’s quality products, value for money and customer service is what made Atkinsons prosper. And these ideals are what Atkinsons still strive for today, over 150 years later.

During the war, Sheffield’s armaments factories made it a high target. In December 1940, over 9 hours of bombing occurred by over 300 German aircrafts, leaving Atkinsons and Sheffield city centre in ruins. Since then, Atkinsons are the only surviving independent department store in Sheffield.

Passed through generations, Nicholas Atkinson, the great grandson of John Atkinson is currently the chairman and is still working to the same values John held. Today, we remain one of the few independent department stores in the UK, stocking local independent businesses as well as your favourite brands such as L’Occitane, Barbour, Smeg, Ninja, Laura Ashley, Lego and so many more.

Still based in the heart of Sheffield where it all began, pop into store or shop online and see what Atkinsons has to offer over 150 years later…

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