All Department stores articles – Page 10
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NewsFrasers Group emerges as frontrunner for Ted Baker takeover
Frasers Group has emerged as the frontrunner to take over Ted Baker’s British operations after it collapsed into administration, according to reports.
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NewsTala expands into physical retail with debut partnership with Selfridges
Athleisurewear brand Tala has announced its first physical retail partnership with luxury department store Selfridges in “an exciting new chapter” for the brand.
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AnalysisAI, customer experience and dream teams – the key talking points from Paris
As more than 800 retail leaders from around the world gathered to inspire and be inspired at WRC 2024, Retail Week highlights some of the key takeaways from the congress in Paris
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NewsJohn Lewis finance boss heads for the exit
John Lewis Partnership finance supremo Bérangère Michel is to leave after more than a decade at the retailer, where she held a raft of top roles.
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NewsHarvey Nichols poaches new chief executive from Alexander McQueen
Harvey Nichols has poached former Alexander McQueen regional president Julia Goddard to be its new chief executive officer.
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OpinionJohn Lewis Partnership: where should the new executive team focus?
With the strengthening of its leadership team and the appointment of former Tesco boss Jason Tarry as chair, what does the future hold for John Lewis? Retail Week data and insights director Lisa Byfield-Green examines the areas of the business that require focus and the priorities that lie ahead
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AnalysisIs Jason Tarry the right choice to turn things round at John Lewis?
The appointment of former long-serving Tesco executive Jason Tarry as the next chair of John Lewis has been welcomed as a return to retailing focus. However, experts agree the former boss of the UK and Ireland business of the UK’s largest retailer has a big job ahead of him
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NewsJohn Lewis names former Tesco boss Tarry as new chair
Former Tesco UK chief executive Jason Tarry has been appointed chair of the John Lewis Partnership, succeeding Dame Sharon White.
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InterviewQ&A: Retail guru Sophie Mirman on her journey from SockShop to Trotters
As Mirman opens Trotters’ fourth concession in the crème de la crème of the UK’s department stores, Retail Week caught up with her on the story so far, and what’s coming next.
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NewsNew Frasers director is boyfriend of Mike Ashley’s daughter
New Frasers Group director David Al-Mudallal is the boyfriend of owner Mike Ashley’s daughter, it has been revealed.
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NewsExclusive: M&S drafts in ex-Morrisons director to top stores role
Marks & Spencer has appointed a former Morrisons retail operations boss to become its director of central store operations.
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AnalysisNext: What’s in store for the fashion giant as a ‘new era’ beckons?
After yet another stellar performance from Next, Retail Week looks ahead to the fashion and home group’s “new era” and its plans to continue on an upward trajectory
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GalleryHarrods celebrates 175 years of trading with year-long special
Harrods is celebrating 175 years of the brand’s establishment with a year-long anniversary celebration.
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NewsNext beats expectations to post record profits as sales soar
Next has reported record profits ahead of expectations as sales soared in the full year ending January 31, 2024.
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NewsHarvey Nichols cuts jobs to address cost pressures
Department store business Harvey Nichols is to axe roles at its head office as it seeks to position itself for success after a tough period.
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GalleryInside Liberty’s ‘first of its kind’ fragrance lounge
Luxury department store Liberty has opened doors to a “first-of-its-kind fragrance destination” in the heart of London.
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AnalysisNew John Lewis boss Peter Ruis on first steps to restoring retailer’s mojo
Staff at John Lewis Partnership may once again have missed out on their beloved bonus – for the second year in a row – but at least the famous retailer is back in the black.
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NewsExclusive: Next Beauty CEO exits after nearly five years
Next Beauty’s chief executive Amanda Scott has stepped down from her role at the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJohn Lewis scraps bonus again despite return to profit
John Lewis Partnership has returned to profit following a period of losses as it enters a year of “significant investment” to refresh its plan.
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NewsFrasers Group puts Matches into administration
Frasers Group is putting online luxury fashion retailer Matchesfashion into administration after buying it less than three months ago.