All Department stores articles – Page 18
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GalleryIn pictures: Harrods, Fenwick, Selfridges and more unveil Christmas windows
Retailers have spared no expense in creating a line-up of some of the most opulent and light-laden festive window displays to ever grace UK high streets.
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NewsDebenhams administrators rake in more than £7m as fees spike
The administrators of collapsed department store chain Debenhams have raked in almost £2m in fees during the current financial year alone after a hike in fees.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five reasons Next will win during times of economic crisis
As the UK economy continues to destabilise, will Next’s enviable ecosystem and willingness to invest be enough to steer it unscathed through the volatility?
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VideoWatch: John Lewis Christmas ad puts spotlight on helping children in care
John Lewis’ Christmas ad follows the story of a couple fostering a child at Christmas, following the launch of its commitment to help children in care.
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NewsOne in three store staff face abuse every week, new report finds
One in every three shop workers are the victims of physical or verbal abuse from shoppers every week, according to the shocking findings of a new report.
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NewsVeteran John Lewis executive Murphy reveals decision to step down after 'WTAF' moment
Andrew Murphy has decided to leave John Lewis Partnership, after turning 50 and feeling the “tick-tock” of the milestone birthday, prompting him to move on after 30 years with the retailer.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches earliest ever Black Friday campaign
John Lewis has gone live with its Black Friday promotions today (November 4), the earliest launch of the event in the retailer’s history.
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NewsHarrods swings back to black despite decline in Chinese tourists
Harrods has swung back into the black as the retailer’s top line closes in on pre-pandemic levels.
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VideoWatch: Very ad highlights credit offer to help families fund Christmas
Very has launched its festive advert aiming to help families afford Christmas amid the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsFrasers edges closer to MySale takeover as Made ends sale process
Frasers has received some acceptance of its mandatory offer for MySale.
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NewsRetail sales slump below pre-Covid levels in September
Retail sales volumes slumped to below pre-Covid levels in September as sluggish consumer confidence and store closures during the Queen’s funeral impacted performance.
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NewsExclusive: Fenwick sales rise and losses slashed after weaning itself off ‘discounts drug’
Department store business Fenwick increased sales and cut losses last year as it turned pandemic challenges into opportunities by changing its business model.
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Opinion‘Marks & Spencer boss Machin counts down the days to greater growth’
Marks & Spencer is building on the foundations left by Steve Rowe and taking important steps for serving customers better and securing growth, writes George MacDonald
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NewsMarks & Spencer strikes deals with Mamas & Papas and Applegreen
Marks & Spencer has launched tie-ups with nursery specialist Mamas & Papas and Irish forecourts business Applegreen.
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NewsJohn Lewis doubles down on rental and resale as it unveils new sustainability commitments
John Lewis has made new pledges for a more sustainable future including rental, resale and a biodiversity programme.
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NewsJohn Lewis unveils initiatives to ‘help customers spread Christmas costs’
Department store business John Lewis has detailed plans to enable customers to “manage Christmas costs as they suffer from the high cost of living”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Life after Debenhams – how beauty brands defied the department store downturn
Dwindling department store numbers across the UK could have been a death knell to the beauty sector’s fortunes, but new entrants and changing consumer habits have driven the sector’s performance
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils £15m cost-of-living support for staff
Marks & Spencer has launched a £15m support package for employees to help them through the cost-of-living crunch.
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AnalysisShrinking baskets and soaring costs: John Lewis pins hopes on a Christmas miracle
The John Lewis Partnership, like all of retail, faces yet another volatile and uncertain Christmas trading period.
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NewsJohn Lewis unveils one-off cost-of-living payment as losses widen
The John Lewis Partnership has authorised a one-off cost-of-living payment bonus and free food over the winter for staff as its losses deepen.