All Department stores articles – Page 134
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Black Friday, Jack Wills, House of Fraser and Phones4U
Retail news round-up on January 22, 2014: Black Friday to become permanent fixture; Jack Wills sues House of Fraser; BC Partners eyes stock market flotation for Phones4U.
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OpinionComment: How retail fared on the Christmas stage
At times, this festive selling and reporting period has resembled a Shakespearean Christmas with elements of farce, tragedy and comedy, at times all combined.
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OpinionNRF: John Lewis IT boss on the themes that mattered this year
NRF in New York is the ‘big show’ for anyone interested in retail technology – retailers and suppliers alike.
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OpinionComment: It’s hard not to admire Sports Direct
The news that Sports Direct acquired a 4.63% stake in Debenhams last week week was eclipsed by the fact that the company then decided to sell the shares. This, along with an option contract, could eventually see Sports Direct take almost 7 per cent of the department store chain.
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OpinionComment: UK retail blows hot and cold over Christmas
Figures from the UK Office of National Statistics (ONS) have indicated an exceptionally strong retail performance over Christmas. Some retailers may beg to differ.
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GalleryStore gallery: Department store Breuninger opens in Germany's fashion capital
The UK is occasionally characterised as a retail oddity in terms of the number of department store chains it boasts.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis revenues jump 9.5% as shoppers rush to Sales
John Lewis revenue increased 9.5% in its week to January 11 as going back to work did not stop customers shopping in its Sales.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Selfridges, John Lewis, Ikea and The Original Factory Shop
Retail news round-up on January 17, 2014: Selfridges launches its Festival of Imagination campaign, John Lewis and Ikea report surging January Sales and The Original Factory Christmas sales edge up
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NewsSports Direct takes option of larger Debenhams stake
Sports Direct has struck a complex share option agreement that allows it to take a 6.6% stake in Debenhams.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Debenhams, Sainsbury's and Harvey Nichols
Retail news round-up on January 16, 2014: Mike Ashley plans celebrity-endorsed sportswear ranges at Debenhams, Sainsbury’s in talks to replace £1bn credit line and former Harvey Nichols fashion director Paula Reed takes role at Mytheresa.com
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NewsOnline spend hits £11bn in December as sales soar 18%
Online sales sparkled in December rising 18% and the growth is predicted to continue into 2014.
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NewsSelfridges creative director Alannah Weston takes deputy chairman role
Selfridges has promoted creative director Alannah Weston to deputy chairman of the department store group.
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AnalysisIn the news: Harvey Nichols' new chief executive Stacey Cartwright profiled
Harvey Nichols’ new chief executive will be expected to replicate the success she had in ecommerce and international expansion at Burberry.
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NewsShop Direct to run more promotional events after Black Friday success
Shop Direct is to launch more event-related promotions following the success of Black Friday.
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OpinionComment: Why has Mike Ashley's Sports Direct bought a stake in Debenhams?
Sports Direct’s raid on Debenhams to pick up a stake of almost 5% makes tycoon Mike Ashley’s business the fifth-biggest shareholder in the department store business.
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NewsFortnum & Mason toasts strong Christmas as full year profits surge
Premium food department store Fortnum & Mason has toasted a strong Christmas and posted soaring full-year profits.
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GalleryStore gallery: Le Bon Marché gives its food hall a French market theme
Every grand department store worth its name has a food hall and for most it’s a point of pride that this part of the shop is a destination in its own right.
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NewsMike Ashley's Sports Direct acquires 4.63% stake in Debenhams
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has acquired a 4.63% in troubled department store group Debenhams.
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NewsSelfridges unique product offer propels Christmas sales growth of 20%
Selfridges total sales surged 20% over the Christmas period which it says was driven by its unique product offer.