JJ Allen Department store in Bournemouth Town Centre art deco print 30sJ J Allen was a small retail group that formed in 1860 in Bournemouth, Dorset England. The business was incorporated in 1899 by Mr J J Allen as a furniture shop, removal company and funeral directors (which still exist as an independent company). The business expanded to a small chain of department stores, as well the Chanelle and Mayron chain of fashion shops. The expansion included department stores Brights of Bristol & Bournemouth 1960. Year: 1930s