All Debenhams articles – Page 30
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VideoWatch: Retail tycoon Mike Ashley's career in 60 seconds
Mike Ashley is back in the spotlight following the launch of the “Mega Value” discount store. James Wilmore takes a look over his career.
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GalleryStore gallery: Which department stores succeed in making beauty beguiling?
Beauty retailing is a tough business but who is good at it? Retail Week appraises approaches to the category in London’s department stores.
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OpinionSports Direct should leave zero-hours behind and focus on overseas growth
Few retail personalities polarise opinion as strongly as Sports Direct founder and executive deputy chairman Mike Ashley.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Apps or responsive design - the mobile dilemma
For many consumers their phone is the first place they shop – so should retailers develop mobile apps, or invest in responsive websites?
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Wiggle, Mothercare and Debenhams
Retail news round-up on April 17, 2015: Wiggle preps UK and Australia marketing campaign, Mothercare to axe shopfloor managers, Debenhams to increase concessions and more.
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AnalysisDebenhams: Five ways it refocused promotions to boost profits
Debenhams’ refocused promotional strategy has paid off, leading to a 4.3% rise in profits. So how has the department store group changed its ways?
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AnalysisDebenhams half-year figures: What the analysts say
Debenhams’ pre-tax profits rose 4.3% to £88.9m in its half year to February. We take a look at the City’s reaction to the results.
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NewsDebenhams half-year profits rise 4.3% as it retunes promotional strategy
Debenhams half-year profits have risen 4.3% to £88.9m as the department store group’s refocused promotional strategy paid off.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Evans Cycles, Amazon, Poundland and more
Retail news round-up on April 13, 2015: ECI front-runner to snap up Evans Cycles, Amazon gets US nod for ‘Prime Air’ drone testing, Poundland chief disappointed over competition investigation, and more.
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NewsFormer Home Retail boss Terry Duddy joins Debenhams board
Retail Trust chair and Hammerson non-executive director Terry Duddy has joined the Debenhams board as a non-executive director.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will Newport shopping centre Friars Walk affect UK retail?
Retail Week takes a look at the development of Newport’s Friars Walk and finds out how the ambitious scheme fits into the UK retail jigsaw.
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NewsFriars Walk development in Newport to open in November
The £100m Friars Walk development in Newport, South Wales, will officially open its doors on November 12, developers have revealed.
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NewsTPG 'in advanced talks' over £120m deal to acquire Poundworld
TPG is reportedly in advanced talks to buy Poundworld in a deal that could be worth more than £120m.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Grand Central and Birmingham’s retail reinvention
Grand Central Birmingham is one of four shopping centres opening in 2015 and will have one of the largest John Lewis stores outside London.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Sports Direct - smoothing over the cracks?
Ahead of today’s update, the City worried that cracks were appearing in Sports Direct’s edifice, but they have been smoothed over.
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NewsHammerson boss tells Chancellor business rates 'no longer fit for purpose'
Hammerson chief executive David Atkins has written to the Chancellor to argue the business rates system is “no longer fit for purpose”.
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OpinionComment: A year and counting… when will Sports Direct hire a finance director?
Sports Direct gets curiouser and curiouser and it is surely time the lack a finance director is addressed at the retailer.
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GalleryStore gallery: Retailers get the look of love for Valentine’s day
With Valentine’s day just around the corner, we look at the romantic offers from retailers in transport hubs like St Pancras and more.
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NewsIntu unveils new customer lounge at its Lakeside shopping centre
Shopping centre owner Intu has unveiled its first customer lounge at its Lakeside mall and will roll out the format to centres across the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can retailer's supply chains cope with seasonal surges?
What can retailers learn from Black Friday 2014’s supply chain woes, and how can they better prepare for future seasonal surges?