Randalls of Uxbridge

Randalls of Uxbridge

Company type	Private
Industry	Retail
Founded	1891
Defunct	January 2015
Headquarters	Uxbridge , United Kingdom
Key people	John Randall (last proprietor)
Products	Home furnishings, furniture, designer menswear

Randalls of Uxbridge was a British, family-operated department store situated on Vine Street in Uxbridge, with a history spanning 123 years before closing its doors in January 2015. Its merchandise mainly included home furnishings and furniture, complemented by designer menswear.

History

Established in 1891, the existing store building was erected between 1937 and 1938. It was designed by architect William Eves (1867–1950) in the style characteristic of the 1930s, featuring cream-colored faience. During World War II, the store attracted criticism due to advertisements perceived as minimizing censorship regulations. Additionally, it gained exposure through an appearance in the British television comedy Only Fools and Horses. In 2008, the building received recognition as a Grade II listed building.

The store ceased operations in January 2015, at which point only five letters of its name remained lit on the storefront. The last proprietor was MP John Randall, representing the fifth generation of family leadership. Randall cited reasons for closure including the expansion of online shopping and complications associated with zero-hour contract employment.

In October 2015, Inland Homes purchased the property and transformed it into a mixed-use development, which has been functional since 2021.