All Department stores articles – Page 61
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AnalysisNext or Debenhams: Which tells the real story?
Two big retailers issued very different Christmas updates over the past 48 hours – Next reported a solid performance but Debenhams warned on profits.
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NewsRetailers face ‘fight to survive’ in 2018, experts warn
UK retailers face a “fight to survive” next year as they face into a “perfect storm” of operating headwinds and lingering Brexit uncertainty, experts have warned.
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NewsDebenhams appoints new boss of fashion and home
Debenhams has appointed Steven Cook as its new fashion and home managing director as it reshuffles its management team.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales cooled by snow ahead of Christmas
John Lewis sales slipped last week as severe winter weather across the UK deterred shoppers.
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DataData: What do shoppers want from department stores?
The department store market is struggling like never before with changing consumer habits, rising costs and falling confidence all affecting the sector.
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NewsHouse of Fraser launches pop-up brand concessions
House of Fraser will play host to pop-up concessions designed to drive footfall with an ever-changing offer.
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NewsJohn Lewis poaches Body Shop exec and creates new role
John Lewis has poached a Body Shop exec and created the new role of partnership strategy director on a bid to future-proof its model.
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InterviewMichael Ward – the man Harrods can’t do without
Christmas is a crucial time for every retailer but some, like luxury department store group Harrods, really come into their own during the festive season.
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NewsHouse of Fraser and New Look hit by credit downgrade
House of Fraser and New Look have had their credit ratings downgraded by investor agency Moody’s following erratic trading.
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OpinionOpinion: Surviving 2018 will require vision and courage
No one will be sorry to see the back of 2017. It’s been the toughest year I have ever seen and I’ve yet to meet a senior retailer who would disagree.
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NewsRetail Diary: Sainsbury's puts Christmas on ice
Sainsbury’s puts Christmas on ice, John Lewis pulls out the stops at its company Christmas dinner and Amazon customers get more than they bargain for.
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GalleryStore gallery: Liberty revamp wins in every department
The words ‘iconic’ and ‘unique’ are massively overused and rarely merited, but perhaps department store Liberty deserves to be described as such.
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NewsPrimark and Sports Direct fined for underpaying staff
Primark and Sports Direct have been fined after the Government found that both retailers had underpaid their staff.
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NewsJohn Lewis names Murphy new CIO as Coby exits
The John Lewis Partnership has named Andrew Murphy as its new chief information officer, to succeed Paul Coby.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales jump as tech fuels festive spending
John Lewis built on its Black Friday momentum to post an increase in sales last week, driven by festive demand for electricals and technology.
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NewsMarks & Spencer may abandon new store developments
Marks & Spencer could pull the plug on dozens of building projects across the UK as boss Steve Rowe steps up his turnaround plans.
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NewsM&S raids Dixons Carphone for new digital director
M&S has hired Vic Self as its new digital director of clothing, home and food as it ramps up plans to become a digital-first retailer.
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NewsShop price deflation ‘coming to an end’, BRC warns
A run of shop price deflation stretching back more than four years is about to come to an end, new figures have warned.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales spike amid record Black Friday trade
John Lewis hailed the biggest trading day in its history last week as it cashed in on a Black Friday sales boom.
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AnalysisProfile: Fenwick’s first external CEO Robbie Feather
Robbie Feather is the first chief executive hired outside the Fenwick family, and should bring the benefits of his diverse background to the historic group.