All Department stores articles – Page 166
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OpinionComment: City cautious of Marks & Spencer appointments
The fall in Marks & Spencer’s share price following last week’s update and AGM shows that the retailer has some way to go to convince the City that it is on track.
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NewsMarks & Spencer first bank to offer fee-only service
Marks & Spencer will become the UK’s first bank to offer fee-only current accounts when it launches tomorrow.
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NewsHarrods opens doors to its new Toy Kingdom
Luxury department store Harrods last week opened its £7m revamped toy department that features a room dedicated to science-themed toys called ‘The Odyssey’ as well as a shop featuring real trees in the ‘Enchanted Forest’.
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OpinionComment: iPat on the back for Harrods
IPads and a well-chosen partnership pave the way for an enhanced customer experience at Harrods.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are Karstadt's Euro-crisis cuts a sign of things to come?
German Karstadt department store group revealed today that it would cut 8% of its 24,000-strong workforce, in part due to the euro crisis.
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OpinionUnderstanding shoppers is the key to retail success
With all the bad news currently swirling around the retail sector it’s easy to think that everyone is suffering.
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AnalysisAt a glance: US retailer Nordstrom
As Topshop reveals a deal with Nordstrom to open Topshop and Topman departments in the retailer’s stores, we take a look at the US giant.
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NewsJohn Lewis cleaners on one-day strike
Cleaning staff at John Lewis are out on strike today over pay, conditions and job cuts.
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NewsJohn Lewis posts weekly sales rise of 15.3%
Sales at John Lewis department stores climbed 15.3% to £71.6m last week, helped by wet weather and strong technology sales.
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NewsTillman mulls Allders bid
The former owner of collapsed department store Allders, Harold Tillman, is considering buying it back.
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JCPenney to revamp US stores
Department store chain JCPenney is revamping almost 700 US stores. The scheme will create a new in-store layout, including multiple smaller units, dedicated to particular brands such as clothing and cosmetics. The initial transformation of 10 stores is expected to be completed by August 2012. The retailer is to remodel ...
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AnalysisRetail Week on the Road: North East and Yorkshire
We visit Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Doncaster, Harrogate and Leeds.
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NewsSelfridges' finance boss moves to Harrods
Selfridges’ group finance director John Edgar has jumped ship to join rival Harrods.
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AnalysisChristmas in July: Looking ahead to the festive season
As retailers gear up to grab share of seasonal spend, Retail Week takes a look at the festive ranges on offer to excite shoppers.
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OpinionBostock exit opens way for fresh focus on style at M&S
After months of damaging speculation, Marks & Spencer has finally disclosed that general merchandise boss Kate Bostock is to leave the business.
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J Front Retailing to double stake in shopping mall chain
Department store operator J Front Retailing plans to double its stake in shopping mall chain Parco, aiming to acquire up to 65% via a tender offer. The move follows J Front Retailing’s acquisition of 33.24% of Parco’s shares earlier this year.J Front Retailing is also aims to establish a new ...
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NewsDebenhams launches German language site
Department store retailer Debenhams has chosen Germany to launch its first foreign language website in another step towards expanding the brand internationally.
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NewsMatalan EBITDA dips despite sales increase
Matalan EBITDA dipped 14.5% in its first quarter despite a jump in sales.
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AnalysisRetailers test-drive digital signage
After a period of scepticism, retailers are beginning to try out different uses of digital signage. Rebecca Thomson finds out if it’s worth it.
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AnalysisPayday spending: What do retailers need to know?
Shoppers are spending more around payday and retailers need to think carefully about their promotional timetables.