All Debenhams articles – Page 41
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NewsDebenhams reports flat like-for-likes as it creates 430 jobs
Debenhams has recorded flat like-for-likes in its third quarter. It comes as it revealed new jobs for its revamped Oxford Street store.
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NewsDebenhams scraps airbrushing in ads to 'help customers feel more confident'
Department store chain Debenhams claims to have abandoned airbrushing in its latest lingerie campaign.
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GalleryIn pictures: Debenhams unveils prosecco bar and designer hall at Oxford Street store
Debenhams is banking on a prosecco bar, an exclusive designer department and a shimmering façade to woo more international customers into its flagship Oxford Street store.
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NewsDebenhams launches clothing for the larger man
It’s been a long, cold winter so a few people may have piled on the pounds as they tucked into warm, hearty meals.
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NewsDebenhams becomes first retailer to sign model treatment code
Department store Debenhams is the first retailer to sign up to a code for the fair treatment of models used in its photo shoots and TV ads.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Department stores' international presence
As House of Fraser prepares for an overseas assault, with its first international store due to open this year and multi-language and currency websites planned for next year, Retail Week takes a look at who is doing what overseas in the department store sector.
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OpinionComment: Kingfishing for success in Romania
Given the recent performance of British brands in Romania, one can be forgiven for doubting the decision last week by B&Q owner Kingfisher to enter the market following its acquisition of Bricostore.
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OpinionComment: The weather is not the source of all evil
Sometimes there are things other than the weather that might be responsible for average results.
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Analysis: How retailers can cope with ongoing weather storms
Debenhams has blamed a drop in profits on unseasonable weather, but what can retailers do to battle against the elements as they have this winter?
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NewsDebenhams blames snow for first-half profits fall
Department store group Debenhams’ pre-tax profits fell 5.4% to £120.3m in its half year as snowfall hampered sales in January.
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Debenhams launches diverse ad campaign starring Paralympic amputee
Debenhams has used an amputee, a glamorous granny and a size 18 model in its new diverse advertising campaign.
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OpinionComment: Cold conditions could take a toll on M&S clothing
M&S posts fourth-quarter figures next Thursday. The retailer will hope things go more smoothly than the last update in January.
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NewsShortlist for PayPal etail awards 2013 unveiled
The shortlist for the PayPal etail awards 2013 has been unveiled with the leading players in the sector all battling it out for a coveted trophy.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can fashion retailers blame it on the weatherman?
When Debenhams rolled out the weather excuse earlier this month when issuing a profit warning, the industry scoffed and its share price plummeted.
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NewsDepartment store Debenhams hires Argos multichannel director
Debenhams has poached Argos ecommerce boss Ross Clemmow to replace Simon Forster who exited late last year.
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NewsBudget 2013: Body blow to retailers as Chancellor ignores pleas to freeze business rates
Chancellor George Osborne has struck a body blow to retailers by ignoring pleas to freeze business rates.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Double win for Debenhams
Debenhams won the ReThink Retail Technology Initiative of the Year and International Growth Initiative of the Year awards.
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AnalysisAnalysis: There’s more than one way to keep the tills ringing
Tesco turned up the pressure on price again this week with its Price Promise scheme. But price isn’t everything.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Cheap 3G and better wi-fi will be game-changers in m-commerce
Ubiquitous wi-fi and cheap 3G on tablets will be big game-changers in mobile commerce over the next year according to retail’s ecommerce gurus.
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AnalysisVideo: Debenhams' Cristofoli - ‘Anonymous’ consumers demanding better service
The growth of “digital anonymity” is presenting a whole new set of customer services challenges to retailers, according to Debenhams’ marketing director.