What was Budgens called before?

Before evolving into its current form, Budgens operated under several different names, with its earliest significant corporate identity being Bishop's Food Stores Limited.

The company, which was originally founded by John Budgen in 1872, underwent several naming transitions throughout the late 20th century. These changes reflect its corporate evolution from an independent food retailer to the brand known today.

Former Corporate Names of Budgens

Here's a breakdown of its previous corporate names and the periods they were in use:

These name changes illustrate the company's path to solidifying its identity as "Budgens," a brand name that more directly reflects its founder's legacy. The logo currently in use has been effective since 2008.