All Department stores articles – Page 40
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GalleryIn pictures: Game opens biggest Belong arena in House of Fraser
Game and Belong gaming arenas have joined forces with House of Fraser to open the UK’s biggest in-store gaming experience inside the department store on Oxford Street.
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AnalysisFrom horsemeat to the Crystal Methodist: most memorable moments of the decade
Retail Week looks back at the most groundbreaking retail stories of the 2010s.
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AnalysisHouse of Fraser future hinges on rates reform, warns Ashley
Sports Direct founder and chief executive Mike Ashley has warned that the future of his vast retail group’s bricks-and-mortar portfolio is dependent on the “broken and unworkable” business rates system being overhauled.
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NewsSports Direct blames Harrods for Milton Keynes HoF closure
Sports Direct has blamed Harrods for the closure of its Milton Keynes House of Fraser, which will see the loss of 172 jobs just before Christmas.
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AnalysisIn pictures: Six retailers nailing the Christmas experience
From breathtaking windows to immersive in-store experiences, Retail Week rounds up the retailers giving shoppers the ultimate Christmas experience.
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NewsM&S set to downsize biggest flagship stores
Marks & Spencer is to downsize around 20 of its largest stores in expensive city-centre locations as part of its turnaround plan.
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InterviewFrom hampers to Hong Kong: Why Fortnum’s is more than a Christmas cracker
Fortnum & Mason’s charismatic chief executive Ewan Venters talks Christmas, keeping up with food trends and what the future holds for the 312-year-old retailer
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NewsSports Direct puts Lillywhites London lease up for sale
Sports Direct’s lease of the six-floor Lillywhites store on London’s Piccadilly has reportedly been put on the market.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who are retail’s next CEOs?
Retail Week speaks to headhunters and industry-watchers to determine which executives will be in charge of the UK’s biggest retailers over the next five years.
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DataData: M&S Simply Food tops list of UK’s favourite retailers
M&S Simply Food has wrestled back its crown as the UK’s favourite retailer, according to exclusive data from consultancy OC&C.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches two DnaNudge pop-ups in London
John Lewis has launched two pop-ups with DNA testing start-up DnaNudge in London, as the retailer looks to help customers make “healthier choices”.
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VideoFrasers Schmasers – will Sports Direct rebrand make any difference?
As Sports Direct unveils plans for a group rebrand to Frasers, retail adviser Richard Hyman and Retail Week head of content Grace Bowden discuss whether a new name will have any impact on how the business is perceived by brands or shoppers.
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NewsFortnum & Mason profits soar after strong multichannel performance
Fortnum & Mason has reported soaring profits and sales for the year off the back of what it described as strong multichannel performance.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Selfridges premieres in-store cinema
Patrick Blower’s take on Selfridges opening a permanent cinema in its iconic Oxford Street store – and what films it might put on screen.
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NewsSports Direct to rebrand as Frasers Group
Sports Direct International has unveiled plans to rebrand as the Frasers Group next month to reflect its ‘elevation’ strategy.
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AnalysisFive ways to win at Christmas
Christmas brings an abundance of opportunities to inspire, entice and charm consumers, but how can retailers stand out from the crowd?
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VideoWill John Lewis’ focus on in-store experience pay off?
After the opening of John Lewis’ revamped department store in Southampton, where services and experience are centre stage, Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald and stores editor John Ryan discuss whether it lives up to its ‘playground’ billing and how effectively the new approach has been executed.
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AnalysisCracker or turkey? The verdict on retail’s Christmas ads
From Edgar the Excitable Dragon to Kevin the Carrot’s musical extravaganza, two advertising agency bosses give their verdicts on who has won retail’s Christmas ad battle.
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VideoWatch: M&S unveils second Christmas advert
M&S has launched its second Christmas advert following “great customer and colleague response” to its first ‘Go Jumpers’ advert.
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NewsHarvey Nichols co-chief operating officer departs after 35 years
Harvey Nichols co-chief operating officer Daniela Rinaldi is stepping down from her role after 35 years at the business.