There are a number of large companies that are based in London; some of them include House of Fraser and Debenhams. Some companies that are known worldwide and that are not only famous but also extremely classy have based their roots at Reading, "British Home stores" and "Marks and Spencers" are two of the many well known companies at Reading.
A big share of interesting books is also available at Reading as Waterstone's that is a well known department and huge store of booksellers is situated at Reading. Broad Street is considered as the main shopping area since 1995. Broad Street Mall and Oracle are the famous malls, in that area. The Bristol and West Arcade, the Walk and Harris Arcade are though not included or known as the major shopping centers but they are extremely famous as they fall in the list of few good "small" arcades that include specialist stores.
A big share of interesting books is also available at Reading as Waterstone's that is a well known department and huge store of booksellers is situated at Reading. Broad Street is considered as the main shopping area since 1995. Broad Street Mall and Oracle are the famous malls, in that area. The Bristol and West Arcade, the Walk and Harris Arcade are though not included or known as the major shopping centers but they are extremely famous as they fall in the list of few good "small" arcades that include specialist stores.