All Department stores articles – Page 108
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NewsNick Bubb's verdict: Did Sharp jump from Debenhams or was he pushed?
There had been rumours that investor unrest at Debenhams would claim the scalp of its boss, but is that the real reason for Sharp’s exit?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who will replace Michael Sharp as Debenhams boss?
As Debenhams chief executive Michael Sharp prepares to exit the department store group, Retail Week looks at who could replace him in 2016.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Debenhams' boss will not make a Sharp exit
Debenhams chief executive Michael Sharp has revealed plans to stand down next year, but why has he decided to unveil the news now?
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NewsDebenhams chief executive Michael Sharp's exit: What the analysts say
Debenhams revealed this morning that its chief executive Michael Sharp will step down next year. We round up the City reaction.
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NewsOutgoing Debenhams boss Sharp dismisses reports of shareholder revolt
Debenhams boss Michael Sharp has dismissed suggestions that shareholder unrest sparked his impending exit from the retailer.
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NewsDebenhams boss Michael Sharp to step down as full-year profits rise 7.3%
Debenhams boss Michael Sharp will step down from his role at the department store chain in 2016 after five years as chief executive.
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AnalysisM&S unveils Sparks 'membership scheme' to better connect with customers
Marks & Spencer has unveiled an imaginative customer membership scheme designed to transform its relationship with its shoppers.
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AnalysisPeople moves: A host of shock exits and all the moves in September
All change across the retail sector as John Dixon moves to Australia and there is a range of surprise exits at fashion retailers.
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AnalysisInfographic: John Lewis fashion sales rise drives weekly performance
Sales at John Lewis department stores rose 3.4% to £80.2m last week in “unseasonably mild” weather.
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AnalysisH&M homewares concession to make its global debut in Selfridges
Fashion giant H&M is to open its first homewares concession next week in Selfridges’ Trafford Centre store in Manchester.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Plastic bag levy takes effect in England
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on the new 5p charge on single-use plastic carrier bags, which came into effect earlier this week.
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AnalysisStore of the week: Multiplex shines a light on the potential of pop-ups
London-based department store pop-up Multiplex brings a unique and strikingly designed proposition to a tried and tested formula.
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AnalysisSports Direct's proposed acquisition of Heatons: What the analysts say
Sports Direct has lined up a deal to acquire Irish department store group Heatons, as tipped by Retail Week. What do the analysts think?
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AnalysisHouse of Fraser introduces premium next-day delivery options
Department store group House of Fraser has added two premium next-day delivery options to its expanding range of fulfilment services.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis sales surge after 'amazing first week' at Grand Central store
Sales at John Lewis surged last week after an “amazing first week of sales” at its new department store in Birmingham’s Grand Central.
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AnalysisNeed to know: The new 5p charge on single-use plastic bags
From next Monday, large retailers in England must charge at least 5p for single-use plastic bags, under new Government rules.
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AnalysisDebenhams boardroom coup looms large as three investors join rebellion
Debenhams is bracing itself for a boardroom coup after more of its biggest investors backed City stockbroking firm Cenkos Securities.
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AnalysisInfographic: John Lewis weekly sale rise on demand for cold weather clothing
Sales at department store business John Lewis rose 6% last week to £78.7m as clothing performance benefited from autumn’s arrival.
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AnalysisStarbucks to pay all staff living wage but John Lewis boss cautions on impact
Starbucks is to pay all staff, including those aged under 25, the living wage and will offer employees interest-free loans for rent deposits.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Grand Central, Tesco 24-hour move and Boots personalisation
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from news editor James Wilmore and grocery and property reporter Luke Tugby.