All Department stores articles – Page 172
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NewsDebenhams puts 230 staff into consultation as it outsources customer services
Department store Debenhams has put 230 staff at its Taunton contact centre into consultation as it outsources the function.
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GalleryStore design: Harrods' new look technology floor
Harrods’ new technology department tests the boundaries of accepted design within the sector. John Ryan reports.
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NewsNext cautious over China growth hopes
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson has said global powerhouse China offers limited opportunities for the fashion and homewares retailer and others like it.
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NewsJohn Lewis records "solid" sales week
John Lewis posted a “solid” 6.5% rise in sales to £57.94m against strong comparatives last week.
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NewsTwo senior Bhs executives step down
Two senior executives of Sir Philip Green’s fashion and homewares retailer Bhs have left the business.
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Department store Galeries Lafayette reports sales increase
Department store operator Galeries Lafayette’s sales were up 4% and operating income rose 4.8% to E372m (£311m) in the 2011 financial year. Overall sales, including Monoprix, reached E5.58bn (£4.67bn) while consolidated sales, excluding concessions, totalled E4.96bn (£4.15bn).The results were largely down to the performance of the group’s flagship store on ...
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NewsJohn Lewis makes a play for ‘premium’ overseas presence
Retailer to partner with South Korean department store to sell ‘very British’ own-brand homewares.
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Neiman Marcus to expand into China
US-based luxury department store operator Neiman Marcus will expand into China by the end of 2012. It will invest $28m (£17.6m) in local ecommerce company Glamour Sales Holding, supporting its existing flash sales sites and building a new online business. Glamour Sales Holding was founded in 2009 and operates Glamour-sales.com.cn ...
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NewsBeales finance director resigns
Beales finance director Ken Owst has stepped down from the department store.
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AnalysisDriving logistics efficiency
Faced with the challenge of cutting costs, supply chain teams should scrutinise logistics efficiency because even small changes can bring big savings. Alison Clements reports.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales surge as iPad launches
Sales at John Lewis surged 20.9% last week buoyed by a strong performance online and in electricals.
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NewsJohn Lewis embarks on multichannel recruitment drive
John Lewis has entered a recruitment drive in its IT division as invests in further improving its multichannel offer.
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NewsEarly spring drives up Debenhams’ sales
Debenhams reported that its early spring season launch helped drive like-for-like sales growth in the first half.
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NewsRetailers divided over Sunday trading
The relaxation of Sunday trading laws for the Olympics has split opinion among some of the UK’s biggest retailers.
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OpinionWill the Olympics inspire keepsakes worth keeping?
These days it’s possible to get hold of virtually anything from anywhere via the internet. However, there’s something special about visiting a place or enjoying a unique event and wanting to take home a reminder.
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NewsDebenhams like-for-likes up in first half
Debenhams like-for-like sales increased 2.4% in the eight weeks to March 3, as momentum from its strong winter sales held up.
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GalleryIn pictures: Harrods unveils new look technology floor, developed with Dixons
Harrods has unveiled its new technology room on the Knightsbridge flagship’s third floor.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales climb 14%
Sales at John Lewis department stores climbed 14.2% last week, when five stores delivered a double-digit revenue rise.
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NewsDebenhams ups homewares range
Department store group Debenhams has added specialist up-and-coming homewares designers to its stable as it aims to differentiate itself from rivals including John Lewis.
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NewsMobile will be game-changer for multichannel, says Debenhams online boss
Mobile will be the biggest game-changer for multichannel retail, says Debenhams.com boss Simon Forster.