All Department stores articles – Page 207
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NewsHouse of Fraser reintroduces IT director to aid service
House of Fraser has reintroduced the role of IT director as part of a drive to improve customer service.
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AnalysisRob Templeman: the man behind Debenhams' share placing
Debenhams’ share placing last week is the result of years of work by deal-making chief Templeman to tighten the ship. Amy Shields reports
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GalleryDebenhams at Bury St Edmunds looks striking but does it work?
The new Debenhams at Bury St Edmunds is a striking piece of contemporary architecture but, John Ryan asks, does it work as a store – and is its location right?
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NewsHouse of Fraser to trial product videos
House of Fraser intends to begin trialling product videos on its website in the Autumn to measure the impact on sales.
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NewsPark Group profits soar
Christmas savings specialist Park Group has revealed robust full-year profits and said it is “holding firm” in a difficult climate.
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NewsArcandor files for bankruptcy protection
German retail group Arcandor has filed for bankruptcy protection after yesterday’s decision by the German government not to provide rescue funds. An administrator is expected to be appointed today.
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NewsProduct of the Year logo recognised by half of UK consumers
The Product of the Year logo has experienced a “dramatic” rise in awareness levels among UK consumers.
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NewsWarm weather brings mixed fortunes for John Lewis Partnership
John Lewis had a tough week last week as the warm weather hit footfall and sales at its stores.
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NewsMay like-for-like sales hold up
Retail sales dipped again in May, after growing in March and April.
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NewsJohn Lewis bolsters electricals with hiring
John Lewis has appointed the co-founder of furniture retailer Feather & Black to be director of buying for electricals and home technology, in the latest change to its senior team.
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NewsDebenhams' new shares priced at 80p
The new shares to be placed as part of a £323m fund-raising by Debenhams have been priced at 80p.
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NewsDebenhams to raise £323m in share sale
Debenhams has revealed plans to raise £323m in a share placing to slash its debt pile and said profits were growing at the department store chain.
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NewsMay food inflation falls to lowest level this year
Shop price inflation growth has slowed to 1.3 per cent in May, from 1.4 per cent in April.
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Morleys Stores acquires Upminster's Roomes department store
The owner of department store Elys of Wimbledon, Morleys Stores, has acquired Roomes department store in Upminster.
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NewsWales and Southwest footfall shows sharpest decline
Wales and the Southwest have experienced the biggest fall in footfall numbers in the UK.
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NewsRecession has 'dramatically' changed spending habits
The recession has caused “dramatic” changes in the way consumers spend their money, according to Experian’s Insight Report.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports strongest week of the year so far
John Lewis has recorded its strongest week of the year so far, with sales up 2 per cent.
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Arcandor says Metro merger is no alternative to Government aid
Retail group Arcandor said that talks with Metro over a possible merger of the Karstadt and Kaufhof department store chains is no alternative to government aid. Arcandor spokesman Gerd Koslowski said: “Metro would have to bring the money we need for survival and it really doesn’t look like that at ...
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Unexpected profit revealed by Sears
Department store group Sears posted an unexpected first-quarter profit after slashing advertising costs and payroll expenses.The retailer also extended a credit agreement to increase the amount available to $4.1bn (£2.6bn) until March 24, 2010, and $2.4bn (£1.5bn) from March 25, 2010, to June 2012.Net income in the three months to ...