Liptons (UK grocery stores)

The story of Liptons (UK grocery stores)

Thomas Lipton built a British grocery and tea retail empire. The grocery-shop estate eventually disappeared, while the Lipton tea brand continued separately.

Ownership and development

Lipton grocery business; later Allied Suppliers and Argyll-linked retail groups. Thomas Lipton built a British grocery and tea retail empire. The grocery-shop estate eventually disappeared, while the Lipton tea brand continued separately.

Branding through the years

Lipton grocery shopfronts and tea branding; distinguish former stores from the internationally active tea brand.

Historical milestones

• 1871 | Thomas Lipton opens first shop in Glasgow
• 20th century | Grocery chain and tea branding expand

Archive and image rights

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