All Department stores articles
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NewsJohn Lewis opens online Christmas shop as early festive planning surges
John Lewis has opened its online Christmas shop more than 100 days before the big day, after recording a rise in early festive planning.
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NewsMike Ashley says Burnham's 'populist policies' will not help high street
Mike Ashley has written to prime minister Andy Burnham criticising his ârecent populist policiesâ and asked what policies he will implement to help him turn around Harvey Nichols.
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NewsLiberty to open expanded jewellery department in September
Following the success of the expansion of its fabrics department at its London flagship, Liberty is planning to more than double the square footage of its jewellery department, Retail Week understands.
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GalleryFirst look: John Lewis unveils new restaurant concept Platter
John Lewis has launched its new in-store restaurant concept, Platter, at its Oxford Street flagship this week ahead of a wider rollout, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionâThe Harvey Nichols brand still carries value and affectionâ
Frasersâ experience with Flannels could provide the launch pad for a new iteration of Harvey Nichols, believes analyst Maureen Hinton
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NewsFrasers to pay off former Harvey Nichols ownerâs debt to stylists
Frasers Group has shared it is making goodwill payments to personal shoppers and stylists who were owed money by Harvey Nichols under its previous ownership.
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OpinionâItâs time for retailers to focus on their ÂŁ300bn services blind spotâ
Retail has been defining its market far too narrowly, allowing vast customer need to be monetised by somebody else, argues OC&Câs Matt Coode
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NewsFrasers raises stake in Hugo Boss to 47%
Frasers Group has increased its stake in Hugo Boss to more than 47%, falling short of taking control of the German fashion brand.
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OpinionâDepartment storesâ quest for grail of success continuesâ
Harvey Nichols has yet to find contemporary relevance, but news this week from Fenwick, Harrods and John Lewis showed that other department store groups are not standing still, believes George MacDonald
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AnalysisCan Harvey Nichols prove its worth to Frasers?
Harvey Nichols was once Londonâs glitzy department store, but now itâs facing an uncertain future as new owner Frasers Group warns there are âtough choicesâ to be made.
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NewsHarvey Nichols acquired by Frasers Group
Frasers Group has scooped up luxury department store retailer Harvey Nichols in a pre-pack deal that preserves over 1,000 jobs.
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OpinionâWithout a shining London flagship, itâs difficult for Harvey Nichols to be seen as a leading lightâ
As Frasers tycoon Mike Ashley circles Harvey Nichols, the big question is whether he keeps the famous Knightsbridge branch. Does the site have more value being converted to residential or office use, wonders former Selfridges boss Peter Williams
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AnalysisWill John Lewisâ new MD finish what his predecessor started?
The news that John Lewis managing director Peter Ruis is to step down, handing the reins to Will Kernan, was a bolt from the blue.
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NewsFenwick slashes losses as transformation strategy kicks in
Department store group Fenwick has cut full-year losses by 40% in the first year of a transformation programme, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJohn Lewis names new boss as Ruis steps back
John Lewis has appointed a new managing director to succeed Peter Ruis.
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NewsFrasers leads Harvey Nichols takeover race
Frasers Group has emerged as the frontrunner to secure a takeover of struggling luxury department store group Harvey Nichols.
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NewsMike Ashley casts doubt over Harvey Nicholsâ prospects
Mike Ashley has raised concerns over the future of Harvey Nichols, stating it is in a âdeath spiralâ, despite his retail empire being in the running to acquire it.
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GalleryNext debuts new multi-brand concept as it opens its largest UK store
Next has debuted a new multi-brand concept as it opens the doors to its largest store in the UK
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NewsJohn Lewis chair warns profits being squeezed by âtoughâ trading conditions
John Lewis chair Jason Tarry has said in an interview with the companyâs internal magazine that the department store chain would be facing a situation where it âwill trade into lower sales and higher costsâ.
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GalleryFirst look: John Lewis âreinvents sports retailâ in transformed department
Department store group John Lewis has unveiled a new sports and wellness department in its Oxford Street flagship, combining a raft of products and services in what the retailer described as a UK first, Retail Week can reveal.