All Department stores articles
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AnalysisWill John Lewis’ new MD finish what his predecessors 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 Nichols’ prospects
Mike Ashley has raised concerns over the future of Harvey Nichols, stating it is in a “death spiral”, 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 ‘tough’ trading conditions
John Lewis chair Jason Tarry has said in an interview with the company’s internal magazine that the department store chain would be facing a situation where it “will trade into lower sales and higher costs”.
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GalleryFirst look: John Lewis ‘reinvents sports retail’ 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.
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NewsPoundland owner makes bid for Harvey Nichols
Investor Gordon Brothers, owner of value retailer Poundland, has joined the battle to buy upscale department store group Harvey Nichols.
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NewsFrasers and Next to make offers for Harvey Nichols as deadline looms
Frasers and Next are both expected to submit offers for department store group Harvey Nichols today.
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NewsHarvey Nichols bidders told it needs £60m for transformation
Bidders for Harvey Nichols have been urged to invest up to £60m in the department store chain to deliver a successful turnaround.
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NewsLiberty appoints digital director to enhance online offering
Liberty has appointed a new digital director to help drive forward the retailer’s online offering and integrate new AI tools, Retail Week can confirm.
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NewsFrasers Group forces way into Harvey Nichols auction
Frasers Group has muscled into the ongoing auction for department store chain Harvey Nichols, despite pushback from a number of luxury brand owners.
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NewsM&S to begin Marble Arch store redevelopment works
M&S is set to break ground on the long-awaited redevelopment of its Marble Arch flagship next year, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisCould Harvey Nichols acquisition finally help Next crack the luxury market?
Retail behemoth Next is setting its sights on luxury department store business Harvey Nichols, after the retailer’s Hong Kong owner hoisted a ‘for sale’ sign above the door
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NewsJohn Lewis puts 200 jobs at risk with bureau de change closures
John Lewis is planning to close all its physical bureau de change desks, placing 200 jobs at risk, as it looks to move the service online, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsNext plots offer for Harvey Nichols
Next is reportedly plotting to make an offer for luxury department store Harvey Nichols.
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InterviewQ&A: John Lewis Money boss on how financial services reinforces the retail proposition
As the John Lewis Partnership builds up its financial services business, John Lewis Money chief executive James Mack explains the integral role it plays in retail success such as by boosting sales and loyalty.
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NewsHarvey Nichols owner looks for rapid sale - reports
Financial advisers to department store chain Harvey Nichols have told potential bidders they have two weeks to submit an offer.
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NewsFormer Tesco Bank boss joins John Lewis Money
The ex-chief executive of grocery giant Tesco’s bank is to join the board of John Lewis Money as it seeks to strengthen its proposition, Retail Week can reveal.