All Department stores articles – Page 2
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NewsHarrods allocates £60m for abuse victims as store records loss
Harrods has allocated more than £60m in compensation via a redress scheme for the alleged victims of historical abuse.
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NewsUK retailers to get business rates reprieve at Budget
UK retailers are set to escape being whacked with a higher business rates tax band at the coming budget, after the sector said higher charges would drive further inflation for customers.
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GalleryGallery: Inside Fortnum & Mason’s first store outside of London
Legendary Picadilly department store Fortnum & Mason has opened its first store outside of London at Bicester Village in Oxfordshire.
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NewsShein plots first permanent stores in France
Shein is set to make its first permanent brick-and-mortar debut next month, with a host of “shop-in-shops” across France.
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NewsHackers make contact with Harrods following data breach
Harrods has said it will refuse to engage with hackers that have made contact with the department store following a breach of its IT systems.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches ‘circular’ clothing collection using reclaimed wool
Department store group John Lewis has unveiled a “first to market” knitwear collection made entirely from reclaimed and repurposed wool.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches in-store Christmas shops as seasonal sales take off online
Department store group John Lewis has opened the doors to its in-store Christmas shops.
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NewsHarvey Nichols adds sparkle with new-look jewellery department
Department store group Harvey Nichols has unveiled a new jewellery department at its Knightsbridge flagship.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis chiefs look ahead to a very merry Christmas after painful first half
First-half profits slipped at the John Lewis Partnership but, as they gear up for Christmas, bosses are optimistic that retail improvements and focus on productivity will being success and shoppers will be willing to spend in the golden quarter
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NewsFenwick launches first loyalty programme in its 140-year history
Department store group Fenwick has launched a new loyalty programme, offering customers rewards such as money-off points and exclusive benefits.
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News‘Level playing field’ business rates plan risks backfiring
Big retailers face paying far more in business rates than their pureplay counterparts as measures designed to ensure the latter shoulder more of the burden look likely to flop.
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GalleryIn pictures: Fortnum & Mason’s stunning recycled materials window display
Fortnum & Mason has revealed a dazzling set of autumn windows made from materials recycled directly from its landmark London Piccadilly store.
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Opinion‘Topshop tie-up is a sign that John Lewis has a new spring in its step’
John Lewis’ deal to become the high street partner of fashion comeback kid Topshop is a coup for the department store group and epitomises new energy and a renewed sense of direction, believes George MacDonald
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NewsJohn Lewis launches biggest-ever Christmas recruitment drive
The John Lewis Partnership aims to hire more seasonal staff this golden quarter than ever before.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis kicks off golden quarter with Never Knowingly Undersold marketing splash
As well as a tie-up with Topshop, John Lewis chiefs this week revealed their bets for the golden quarter and launched a Never Knowingly Undersold brand campaign to mark the anniversary of the price pledge
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NewsJohn Lewis to launch Topshop in-store and online
John Lewis and Topshop have struck a deal to sell the famous fashion brand’s product in stores and online.
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GalleryIn pictures: Topshop touches down in Liberty
Legendary fashion brand Topshop has opened in the famous department store Liberty, restoring a UK bricks-and-mortar presence after a four-year absence.
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GalleryRixo expands to two more London locations
British fashion brand Rixo has expanded to two more London locations including a dedicated space in one of the city’s most recognisable stores.
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NewsFrasers Group mulls bid for Manchester Arndale centre
Frasers Group is weighing up a bid to take a 50% stake in Manchester’s iconic Arndale centre shopping centre, Retail Week understands.
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NewsTopshop to return to UK high street with Liberty
Topshop has confirmed the identity of its first UK stockist in a social media video showing the façade of iconic London department store Liberty.