All Department stores articles – Page 205
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NewsHarrods boss lambasts ‘idiocy’ of VAT rise during January Sales
Harrods managing director Michael Ward has said only a “congenital idiot” would put up VAT on December 31 following Chancellor Alistair Darling’s refusal to back down and delay the planned increase.
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NewsSelfridges opts for pantomime-themed festive collection
The iconic department store chain is going slapstick this Christmas with a pantomime-themed festive collection, including a £16,000 “dame dress” from designer Alexander McQueen.
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NewsDoubts raised over Arcandor rescue
The break-up or liquidation of parts of troubled German retail group Arcandor has become more likely after the group’s restructuring adviser quit.
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NewsUS denim brand True Religion to open first UK stores
US designer denim brand True Religion is to kick off a European standalone store opening programme with a London opening planned for this year.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at…Debenhams
The inside opinion from resourcing manager Sajida Akhtar
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AnalysisMichael Sharp outlines his vision for Debenhams
Debenhams deputy chief Michael Sharp might keep a low profile – he hasn’t given an interview in three decades – but behind the quiet exterior is a highly driven man. Amy Shields meets him
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Department stores' sales suffer in June
Department stores have revealed lacklustre sales in June.Neiman Marcus reported total sales fell 19.4 per cent during the five-week period. Sales declined to $323m from $401m (£200.7m from £249.1m) the year before. Like-for-like sales at the group, which also includes Bergdorf Goodman, fell 21 per cent.Macy’s posted a 9 per ...
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NewsRecord week’s sales for Waitrose
Waitrose enjoyed a record week’s sales outside of Easter or Christmas as the heatwave swept across the UK.
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Seven & I reports a 28 per cent slump in profits
The country’s largest retailer Seven & I reported a 28 per cent slump in profits to ¥23.7bn (£146.9m) in the three months to the end of May as the country feels the full force of the recession.Sales at the retailer, which operates the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, Ito-Yokado supermarkets fascia ...
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NewsDebenhams’ Sharp says price increases to hit 5%
Debenhams deputy chief executive Michael Sharp has forecast that prices will increase by 5 per cent as currency fluctuations continue.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at…John Lewis
The inside view from John Lewis personnel director Laura Whyte
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NewsInquiry brings Belfast John Lewis closer
John Lewis has moved a step closer to getting the go-ahead for its Sprucefield department store in Northern Ireland.