All Department stores articles – Page 10
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News
John Lewis doubles down on rental and resale as it unveils new sustainability commitments
John Lewis has made new pledges for a more sustainable future including rental, resale and a biodiversity programme.
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John Lewis unveils initiatives to ‘help customers spread Christmas costs’
Department store business John Lewis has detailed plans to enable customers to “manage Christmas costs as they suffer from the high cost of living”.
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Analysis
Analysis: Life after Debenhams – how beauty brands defied the department store downturn
Dwindling department store numbers across the UK could have been a death knell to the beauty sector’s fortunes, but new entrants and changing consumer habits have driven the sector’s performance
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Marks & Spencer unveils £15m cost-of-living support for staff
Marks & Spencer has launched a £15m support package for employees to help them through the cost-of-living crunch.
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Analysis
Shrinking baskets and soaring costs: John Lewis pins hopes on a Christmas miracle
The John Lewis Partnership, like all of retail, faces yet another volatile and uncertain Christmas trading period.
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John Lewis unveils one-off cost-of-living payment as losses widen
The John Lewis Partnership has authorised a one-off cost-of-living payment bonus and free food over the winter for staff as its losses deepen.
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John Lewis, Primark, Aldi to shut stores all day for Queen’s funeral, others likely to follow
Leading retailers will close stores for the day on September 19 when Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral will be held
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Mike Ashley steps up Debenhams legal battle and eyes Gieves & Hawkes swoop
Mike Ashley is stepping up his legal battle over the controversial collapse of department store chain Debenhams.
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Opinion
‘John Lewis’ new slogan isn’t just marketing BS – it’s a mindset shift’
After unveiling its new slogan, John Lewis should take heart and learn lessons from Tesco about how a new philosophy can get a business back on track, writes Luke Tugby
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John Lewis pivots to be ‘for all life’s moments’ with product, stores and positioning shift
John Lewis is to pitch itself as the go-to retailer “for all life’s moments”, relaunching its own brand, changing the way it merchandises and piloting new store formats to reflect its new focus.
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Gallery
In pictures: Great food halls from around the world
As Selfridges’ new owners formally take the keys to the legendary department store business, one of their priorities is to modernise the food hall at the Oxford Street flagship.
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Shop prices hit record high as retail urges new prime minister to ease cost burden
Shop prices have hit a new record high as retailers struggle to shoulder the burden of mounting cost pressures.
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Analysis
Data: JD Sports vs Frasers Group – two sports retail titans square up
The rivalry between JD Sports and Frasers Group – formerly Sports Direct – is one of the longest-running in UK retail. Now with fresh blood at the helm of both empires and expansion plans on the horizon, which is best placed to take the lead?
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Department stores could be given protected status
Department stores in England could be given protected status after the body that looks after historic buildings launched a review of high streets across the country.
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Frasers appoints new joint CEO for Missguided and I Saw It First
Frasers Group has named Greg Pateras as the boss of its newly acquired fashion brands Missguided and I Saw It First.
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Selfridges’ new owners unveil omnichannel ambitions as £4bn deal completes
The new owners of Selfridges intend to create “the world’s leading luxury omnichannel platform” following the completion of the takeover, understood to be valued at £4bn.
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Harrods takes tough line on strike threat
Department store Harrods may take advantage of new legislation and draft in agency workers in the face of strike action.
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John Lewis to ditch ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ this month
John Lewis is set to scrap its longstanding ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ price pledge on August 22 but is yet to unveil the scheme that will succeed it.
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M&S prepares for battle with heritage groups over Marble Arch redevelopment
A group of campaigners has launched crowd-funding to argue against M&S’ Marble Arch redevelopment plans.
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Frasers adds I Saw It First to fast fashion roster
Frasers Group has acquired fast fashion brand I Saw It First.