Did Gordon selfridge jr take over the running of selfridges?

Gordon Selfridge Jr. did not take over the running of Selfridges; the department store was founded by his father, Gordon Selfridge, in 1909. The business remained under the management of various directors and owners after the original Gordon Selfridge sold his controlling interest in the 1940s. The store has undergone multiple ownership changes and expansions since then. Gordon Selfridge Jr. did, however, have a role in the family legacy and was involved in various capacities related to the business's history.