All Debenhams articles – Page 35
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NewsDepartment stores cleared of price-fixing sports bras
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Debenhams, John Lewis and House of Fraser of pushing up the prices of sports bras following an investigation.
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NewsDebenhams in talks to hire former New Look finance boss Alastair Miller
Former New Look finance boss Alastair Miller has emerged as one of the candidates to replace Debenhams finance director Simon Herrick.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Debenhams, Mamas & Papas and The Co-op
Retail news round-up on June 16, 2014: Aldi to double store numbers, ex New Look finance boss in line for Debenhams job and Liberty owner BlueGem in talks to rescue Mamas & Papas.
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NewsJohn Lewis to bring Italian restaurants into Oxford Street flagship
John Lewis is to bring a taste of Italy into its Oxford Street flagship with the opening of two new restaurants - Ham Holy Burger and Rossopomodoro.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Former Baugur boss Jon Asgeir Johannesson eyes UK return
One of retail’s most colourful and controversial figures Jon Asgeir Johannesson is plotting his return to the UK retail after his fraud acquittal.
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NewsDebenhams helps high-heeled ladies with that sinking feeling
Ladies with a date for the races will be able to test the power of their heels at Debenhams’ Oxford Street store.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who's who in the UK marketplace sector?
Following Tesco’s deal with House of Fraser to sell the latter’s products on its website, Retail Week takes a look at the key marketplace players.
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NewsBritish Land unveils Old Market shopping scheme in Hereford
Old Market shopping centre has opened in Hereford, bringing Debenhams to the city for the first time.
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AnalysisAnalysis: UK retail property experiences renewed international confidence
It’s been a busy time for the UK retail property market – from landlords winning a landmark unpaid rent appeal to big-name retailers opening new stores.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What lessons can retailers learn from the UK floods?
Nothing can prepare a business for sudden flood damage, but there are ways to cut losses before and after a crisis hits.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The increasingly complementary nature of retail and leisure
Leisure options at retail parks are becoming more sophisticated as landlords realise the sector’s vitality and retailers enjoy extended trading hours.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Shoe Zone – a surprise entry in the retail IPO list
With all eyes on the ikes of Fat Face and B&M, Shoe Zone has come in from left-field to enter the retailing IPO arena.
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InterviewQ&A: Debenhams boss Michael Sharp on multichannel and reducing promotions
Debenhams this week revealed it is revising its promotional strategy as first-half profits plunged owing to excessive discounting. Retail Week speaks to boss Michael Sharp.
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OpinionComment: Debenhams must make better use of data to drive omnichannel
The pressures facing retailers continue to increase, with an emerging and increasingly polarised set of players.
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AnalysisDebenhams half-year figures: What the analysts say
A flurry of promotions hit Debenhams’ half year results, with the department store group reporting a 24.5% fall in pre tax profit. Retail Week rounds up what the analysts are saying.
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NewsDebenhams revises promotional strategy as profits tumble
Debenhams is revising its promotional strategy as first-half profits plunged owing to excessive discounting and weakness in its multichannel offer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The good, the bad and the ugly of mobile retail sites
Retailers’ mobile sites should feature a clear search box, offer predictive text and clearly indicate out of stock items, according to a report examining user journeys.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What game is Mike Ashley playing by acquiring a House of Fraser stake?
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley is a man that surprises the City like no other and at the weekend he did just that by acquiring an 11% stake in House of Fraser from Scottish retail entrepreneur Sir Tom Hunter.
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NewsMike Ashley and Sir Tom Hunter face legal row over House of Fraser stake sale
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley faces a legal row over the House of Fraser stake he acquired from Sir Tom Hunter.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why retailers should tap in to the pink pound
In the week that same-sex marriages became legal in England and Wales, Retail Week looks at how retailers are wooing gay consumers and other previously marginalised groups.