All Department stores articles – Page 62
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NewsHarrods launches major £200m refurbishment
Harrods has started a £200m redesign to enhance its appeal to shoppers from overseas, especially those from Asia.
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Analysis
Analysis: What does the Budget mean for retail?
Has Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered the Budget retailers craved? Or has he left the industry high and dry?
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NewsJohn Lewis under attack for concession charges
John Lewis has come under attack from several of its concession partners for attempting to charge them for online sales.
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GalleryFirst look: Hema's new London flagship
Hema has brought its UK store count to seven with the opening of its new flagship in central London.
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News
Budget 2017: Business rates to switch to CPI from April
The Government will base business rates increases on the CPI index rather than RPI two years earlier than planned, it revealed in today’s Budget.
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OpinionOpinion: No, John Lewis has not stolen Christmas
Author Christopher Riddell has claimed that this year’s John Lewis Christmas advert about Moz the monster is a plagiarised copy of his 1986 book Mr Underbed.
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AnalysisChristmas ad backlash: How JLP, M&S and Tesco fared
This year’s much-hyped Christmas ads have faced a big backlash with complaints over plagiarism, blasphemy, swearing and ‘political correctness gone mad’.
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NewsJohn Lewis accused of plagiarism over Christmas ad
An author and former children’s laureate has suggested that John Lewis may have copied his work for its Moz the Monster Christmas advert.
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NewsHarrods financial chief John Edgar exits business
Harrods chief financial officer John Edgar has exited the luxury department store chain after five years.
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AnalysisAnalysis: In-store experiences for every kind of retailer
What does experience in-store actually mean for shoppers and is it possible to incorporate it as part of a design blueprint?
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NewsRetail sales in first year-on-year fall since 2013
October’s retail sales fell for the first time since 2013 on a year-on-year basis, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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AnalysisRetail Week Live: Steve Rowe's new vision for M&S
One of the keynote speakers at Retail Week Live 2018, Steve Rowe and his chairman Archie Norman set out their vision for M&S last week.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales tumble despite beauty boost
John Lewis’ revenues dropped last week despite excellent beauty sales as falling fashion and home sales hit the retailer.
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NewsDebenhams hires new womenswear director
Debenhams has recruited a new womenswear director, poaching Sara Bradley from BHS International where she was consultant brand director.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis vs M&S: Who wins the Christmas ad war?
John Lewis and Marks & Spencer both released their Christmas adverts this week, both out to charm shoppers into opening their purses.
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NewsWatch: John Lewis unveils 2017 Christmas advert
John Lewis has unveiled its 2017 Christmas advert, directed by Michel Gondry and featuring British band Elbow.
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VideoWatch: Debenhams' Cinderella-inspired Christmas ad
Debenhams has lifted the lid on its 2017 Christmas campaign on the same day as department store rival John Lewis is set to unveil its hotly anticipated advert.
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VideoWatch: HoF brings 'merry back' with Christmas advert
House of Fraser has unveiled its 2017 Christmas campaign – ‘Bring Merry Back’ – focusing on childhood happiness and excitement around Christmas day.
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AnalysisM&S: Product is key to achieving online goals
As with many retailers in the UK fashion market, Marks & Spencer’s latest transformation plan looks to revamp the business into a digital-first operation, aiming to generate a third of clothing sales through its online channel in the medium term.
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OpinionNick Bubb: It's the Archie Norman show at M&S
The highly respected Archie Norman is only a non-executive chairman, but he seems to be throwing his weight around at Marks & Spencer.