London's Selfridges named world's best department store

The award, conferred at the Global Department Store Summit in New York, was determined by executives and industry experts from a field that included the world's biggest department stores.

Paul Kelly, Vice Chairman of Selfridges, said: "We are delighted to have won this very special award and very proud of our teams who have all contributed in making this happen.

"This is very much in recognition of all their hard work. This centenary-old brand, built on the most extraordinary heritage, confirms that Selfridges is the most relevant and exciting department store today."

The prize was given on behalf of the Intercontinental Group of Department Stores, the world's largest department store association, and the International Association of Department Stores.