All Department stores articles – Page 113
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Are Hudson's Bay and Metro Group unlikely partners?
Canadian retailer Hudson’s Bay is reportedly in talks to acquire German department store chain Galeria Kaufhof for as much as $2.6bn (£1.7bn).
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OpinionWhat politicians can learn about experience from a Selfridges promotion
A shop in Selfridges that prints 3D lollipops of shoppers creates a more engaging experience than any of this election’s political campaigns.
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OpinionChinese interest in New Look may signal more retail deals in the East
Potential Chinese interest in acquiring fashion retailer New Look symbolises the growing economic power of China.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail News on Evans Cycles, Amazon, New Look and more
Retail news round-up on May 5, 2015: Evans Cycles sold to ECI, Amazon hikes minimum spend for free delivery, investment firm CD&R circles New Look, and more…
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NewsInfographic: Sunny weather boosts sales at Waitrose and John Lewis
Sales at John Lewis and Waitrose rose last week after sunny weather helped seasonal goods fly off the shelves at both retailers.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail News on Woolworths, Sainsbury's and John Lewis sales
Retail news round-up on May 1, 2015: Woolworths staff lose redundancy fight, ex-Sainsbury’s boss King also faces prosecution and warm weather boosts sales at John Lewis Partnership.
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NewsFortnum & Mason unveils innovative new website after £1.2m relaunch
Fortnum & Mason has launched a new fully responsive website as it aims to put innovation “back at the heart of the business”.
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OpinionSports Direct should leave zero-hours behind and focus on overseas growth
Few retail personalities polarise opinion as strongly as Sports Direct founder and executive deputy chairman Mike Ashley.
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NewsHouse of Fraser appoints Colin Elliot as new chief financial officer
House of Fraser has named its new chief financial officer and the present incumbent is to step down after 13 years in the role.
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NewsBHS to expand food offering and invest in restaurants as it creates 250 jobs
BHS is to expand its food offering with two new contracts and will hire 250 new staff as it seeks to reassure the industry about its future.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales drop amid tough conditions and Easter timing
Sales at both John Lewis and Waitrose fell last week as the timing of Easter and challenging trading conditions took their toll.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on House of Fraser, Lush, Tesco and Scottish retail sales
Retail news round-up on April 22, 2015: House of Fraser eyes Chinese expansion; Scottish retail sales fall; Lush enters m-commerce market and more.
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NewsHouse of Fraser full-year sales and profits up as online surges
House of Fraser has reported a rise in full-year sales and profits, helped by a strong performance from its online business.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Wiggle, Mothercare and Debenhams
Retail news round-up on April 17, 2015: Wiggle preps UK and Australia marketing campaign, Mothercare to axe shopfloor managers, Debenhams to increase concessions and more.
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NewsHouse of Fraser hires Uday Kotla as new chief information officer
House of Fraser has appointed Uday Kotla to the role of chief information officer as it develops its multichannel strategy.
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AnalysisDebenhams: Five ways it refocused promotions to boost profits
Debenhams’ refocused promotional strategy has paid off, leading to a 4.3% rise in profits. So how has the department store group changed its ways?
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AnalysisDebenhams half-year figures: What the analysts say
Debenhams’ pre-tax profits rose 4.3% to £88.9m in its half year to February. We take a look at the City’s reaction to the results.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Evans Cycles, Amazon, Poundland and more
Retail news round-up on April 13, 2015: ECI front-runner to snap up Evans Cycles, Amazon gets US nod for ‘Prime Air’ drone testing, Poundland chief disappointed over competition investigation, and more.
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NewsRetail Diary: Wren Kitchens pokes fun at rivals as Bedworld talks ship
Wren Kitchens takes a dig at its neighbour, Bedworld leaves viewers unimpressed by talking “ship”and Harrods goes green with a new competition.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose and John Lewis sales surge as Easter falls early
Waitrose and John Lewis recorded a sales surge for the week ending April 4 due to the earlier fall of Easter this year and warmer weather.