All Department stores articles – Page 164
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NewsNext powers ahead in online fulfilment war
Next’s compelling delivery options powered growth at its Directory arm in the first half, as fulfilment increasingly becomes a critical battleground in the fight for online spend.
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OpinionComment: Reducing store portfolio may challenge retailers
Many retailers have recognised the power of ecommerce to drive sales and offer a compelling and convenient way for their customers to shop.
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NewsWest End retailers suffer as Olympics puts off shoppers
London’s West End retailers’ dreams of capitalising on tourist spend during the Olympics were in doubt this week as shoppers steered clear of the area.
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AnalysisRetail Week on the Road: Northwest
We visit Stockport, Northwich, Manchester and Liverpool.
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OpinionComment: Should Next win gold for multichannel retailing?
Next deserves a gold medal for its remarkable achievement in topping expectations for today’s Q2 sales and edging up its full-year profits guidance.
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NewsJohn Lewis director Andrea O'Donnell departs
John Lewis commercial director Andrea O’Donnell is to depart the retailer to join Hong Kong department store Lane Crawford.
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NewsHarrods owners pay themselves £100m dividend
Harrods’ Qatari owners paid themselves a £100.5m dividend after the retailer posted record profits in its last financial year.
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NewsHarrods profits soar 15% despite economic woes
Famous department store Harrods achieved a 15% uplift in profit last year as it defied the economic gloom.
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NewsOlympics merchandise helps drive John Lewis sales
Sales at John Lewis department stores surged 11.2% to £63.84m last week as shoppers snapped up Olympics merchandise.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What's the best route to international markets?
As trading conditions in the UK remain tough, retailers are looking overseas for growth. We look at the potential and pitfalls of the various routes to international markets.
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OpinionComment: Olympics should provide welcome boost to sentiment
As the Olympic Games get under way, perhaps the best that retailers should hope for from the sports spectacular is a boost to shopper sentiment.
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NewsRetailers on their marks to chase Olympic gold
Hopes are high for boost to consumer sentiment and Games sales fillip.
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AnalysisTechnology: The rise of interactive retailing
Retailers are increasingly enhancing the in-store experience through interactive technologies. Liz Morrell looks at what it takes to create a seamless customer journey.
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NewsFirst glimpse of Beauty Bazaar, Harvey Nichols
Harvey Nichols has unveiled plans for its Beauty Bazaar format which it claims will transform the beauty landscape.
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GalleryIn pictures: Harrods unveils its Christmas World
The luxury retailer Harrods’ earliest ever unveiling of its Christmas World department coincides with Olympics fever this year.
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Nordstrom finalises plans to set up shop in Canada
Department store group Nordstrom is finalising plans to set up shop in Canada. It is thought to have four locations in the pipeline to be converted from soon-to-be-vacant Sears Canada stores in Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa and Toronto.Nordstrom is also believed to be keen to take over the Sears flagship store ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: The legacy of former Bloomingdale's CEO Marvin Traub
Following the death of former Bloomingdale’s chief executive Marvin Traub earlier this month, Retail Week looks at how he changed retail
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GalleryIn pictures: John Lewis 'wraps' its stores in giant Olympic banners
Department store group John Lewis has ‘wrapped’ four of its most high profile stores in giant banners to celebrate London 2012.
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NewsJohn Lewis set to anchor Eastgate Quarter in Leeds
John Lewis is set to anchor the yet-to-open Eastgate Quarter in Leeds.