All Department stores articles – Page 121
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Macy’s tests retail tech innovations
Macy’s has been upping its game in the world of retail technology recently in a bid to further blend the realms of online and offline.
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NewsSelfridges profits hit record £150m on the back of surging sales
Selfridges has revealed record operating profits on the back of surging sales following rapid growth of its international online business.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Selfridges and Ikea
Retail news round-up on November 3, 2014: Tesco explores partial float of Tesco Bank; Selfridges profits soar; Ikea to launch biggest price cuts drive; and Blackcircles rules out stock market listing.
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NewsHouse of Fraser to launch first TV brand campaign in over a decade
House of Fraser will enter the Christmas advertising fray in November with its first TV ad focusing on its brand in over a decade.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose sales increase driven by witches' hats and pumpkins
Waitrose sales excluding petrol increased 4.2% last week as shoppers stocked up on Halloween treats, while John Lewis sales rose 8.3%.
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AnalysisThe 12 trends of Christmas: this festive season's big themes
Christmas is fast approaching and retailers are preparing for a frenetic shopping season. Retail Week looks at the themes that will dominate this Christmas.
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NewsHarrods full-year profits rise as it hails 'another record year'
Harrods operating profit jumped 13% to £122.9m in its year to February 1 as sales rose 10.8% to £794m for the luxury department store.
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NewsJohn Lewis boss Street: Black Friday will be huge, convenience will be king
John Lewis boss Andy Street has predicted Black Friday will be bigger than last year and said convenience will be king this Christmas.
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NewsMacy's to launch first international store in Abu Dhabi in 2018
The first international Macy’s store will launch in Abu Dhabi in 2018 and will be accompanied by sister department store Bloomindgale’s.
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NewsIn pictures: Selfridges unveils fairytale-themed Christmas at Oxford Street flagship
Selfridges has launched its ‘storytelling’ Christmas displays that draw inspiration from fairytales including Sleeping Beauty and Hansel and Gretel.
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NewsDebenhams will not resort to knee-jerk discounting this Christmas, insists Sharp
Debenhams boss Michael Sharp insisted it would not resort to knee-jerk discounting over Christmas despite the unseasonably warm start to the season.
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NewsDebenhams full-year profits tumble as January discounting dents margins
Debenhams has revealed a 20.6% slump in full-year group underlying pretax profits as deep January Sale promotions dented margins.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Debenhams and falling numbers of store staff
Retail news round-up on October 23, 2014:Tesco confirms it has overstated profits by £263m as chairman prepares to stand down, Debenhams profits slump 20%, Number of staff per store falls to record low
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NewsPrimark strikes deal with Sears for seven stores in the US
Value fashion powerhouse Primark has struck a deal with US giant Sears to lease space for seven stores in the country.
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Qatar Holding buys 20% stake in Hong Kong department store
Qatar Holding has acquired 20% of Hong Kong and Chinese department store group Lifestyle International Holdings for $616m (£381m).
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NewsFenwick hires former Tesco exec Christine Cross to bolster board
Department store chain Fenwick has hired former Tesco executive Christine Cross as a non-executive director as it bolsters its board.
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NewsInfographic: Great British Bake Off final sparks sales at Waitrose
The Great British Bake Off final cooked up a sales increase at Waitrose last week as John Lewis also recorded strong weekly results.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Shop Direct, John Lewis and Mark One
Retail news round-up on October 17, 2014: Shop Direct promotes areth Jones to deputy chief executive; John Lewis sales increase 12.9% as cooler weather sets in; MK One founder Mark Brafman jailed
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NewsJohn Lewis, House of Fraser and Harrods eye Edinburgh Airport site
John Lewis, Harrods, House of Fraser and Harvey Nichols are understood to have held discussions about opening at Edinburgh Airport.
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NewsHouse of Fraser to launch guaranteed early morning delivery
House of Fraser is to launch early morning delivery to enable customers to receive online orders before they leave for work.