All Department stores articles – Page 58
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NewsJohn Lewis profits tank as bonus lowest since 1954
John Lewis Partnership’s full-year profits plummeted as its department store was hit by restructuring costs due to redundancies.
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NewsLiberty hires new finance boss from Debenhams
Liberty has appointed a new CFO from Debenhams to work alongside its new chief executive, hired last month.
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NewsDebenhams in talks to rent space to WeWork
Debenhams is planning to rent out excess space in its Oxford Street flagship store to co-working office space provider WeWork.
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NewsDebenhams pens shop-in-shop deal with Maisons Du Monde
Debenhams has unveiled a new concession partnership with home and furniture brand Maison Du Monde.
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NewsHouse of Fraser’s owner to sell off stake
House of Fraser’s owner is planning to dispose of its majority stake in the troubled chain, selling it to a Chinese tourism development company.
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NewsWaitrose sales rise as chilly weather sets in
Waitrose sales excluding fuel climbed 3.2% year on year last week as the chilly weather drove customers to the shops.
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NewsMarks & Spencer reveals gender pay gap
Marks & Spencer has revealed its gender pay gap, publishing the lowest disparity posted by any major retailer so far.
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InterviewInterview: M&S' Steve Rowe on its 'marathon' turnaround
On Saturday April 2, 2016, Steve Rowe returned to the Croydon store he had worked at as a 15-year-old Saturday boy to begin his first day as chief executive.
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NewsRetail diary: Is Iceland plucky, or clucking mad?
Plucky Iceland pipes up again, Waterstones turns the page on the patriarchy and Debenhams gets the royal stamp of approval.
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NewsHouse of Fraser buying director Maria Hollins exits
House of Fraser buying director Maria Hollins has departed the business after just under two years in the role.
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DataData: Top 50 UK retailers’ online performance
Following another bumper month of online sales, we look at how the top retailers’ transactional websites compare.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales slip as home and tech disappoint
Sales at John Lewis department store stalled last week as the retailer lost momentum in its technology and home categories.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is your loyalty scheme still relevant?
Loyalty has long been at the heart of retail, but as pressure mounts and competition hots up, retaining existing customers has climbed up the agenda.
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OpinionFollow Nike’s lead and remodel the brand/retail deal
It’s time to rethink economic partnerships and reward stores for their role in sales, no matter in which channel transactions are made.
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GalleryHow the West End fares in the beauty department
Department stores generally give prime space to the beauty category, but do they all do the same thing? John Ryan reports.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales boosted by home technology
John Lewis department store sales advanced last week driven by shopper interest in audio and connected devices.
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NewsHouse of Fraser drafts in Rothschild to refinance debt
House of Fraser has drafted in Rothschild to assess refinancing a chunk of its debt pile, days after its credit insurance was cut.
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NewsDebenhams to axe 320 store management roles
Debenhams is set to axe around 320 store management roles as it seeks to deliver £10m cost savings.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales slide as home disappoints
John Lewis department store sales slipped last week due to low demand in its home category.
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NewsSelfridges to invest £20m in Trafford Centre revamp
Selfridges is to invest up to £20m revamping its Manchester store to coincide with its 20th anniversary.