All Department stores articles – Page 122
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis ends financial year with 'solid' sales growth
John Lewis sales rose a “solid” 4.8% in the week to January 31, with growth partly driven by new season fashion stock finding favour with shoppers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to combat the North-South retail divide
Figures released by the Local Data Company revealed that the retail divide between the north and south of England is growing, with the number of vacant shops in the North now double the number in the South.
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NewsVacant shop rates reveal England's North-South retail divide
There are twice as many empty shops in towns and cities in the North of England than there are in the South, according to new figures.
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NewsSir Philip Green will need all his deal-making prowess to sell BHS, observers believe
A successful sale of BHS will rely on all of owner Sir Philip Green’s legendary deal-making prowess, industry sources believe.
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NewsSelfridges triples size of customer service area at London flagship
Selfridges has tripled the size of the customer service area at its London flagship on Oxford Street as part of a revamp.
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NewsWork to bring retail units to London's Centre Point gets underway
Work to bring a host of retail units to London’s iconic Centre Point is now underway.
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NewsAt a glance: BHS, the loss-making retailer put up for sale
As Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green puts BHS up for sale, Retail Week takes a detailed look at the history of the retailer.
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NewsSir Philip Green puts loss-making BHS business up for sale
Sir Philip Green has put BHS up for sale after receiving a number of takeover bids for the loss-making retailer.
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NewsBookseller Foyles to open second store outside of London
Bookseller Foyles has revealed plans to open a store at the Grand Central Birmingham shopping centre development.
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NewsRetail sales jump 4.3% in December as food and fuel prices fall
Retail sales in December rose 4.3% year on year as shoppers flocked to supermarkets to buy fuel and take advantage of falling oil prices.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales growth held back by icy conditions in North
Sales at department store retailer John Lewis edged up 1.1% last week, held back by poor weather in Scotland and the north of England.
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NewsOriginal Factory Shop delivers record-breaking festive figures
Original Factory Shop has reported record-breaking Christmas trading figures, driven by sales of festive gifts.
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NewsLiam Gallagher's Pretty Green sets its sights on the US
Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher is to take his Pretty Green brand Stateside after the firm signed an agreement with a US branding agency.
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AnalysisIn the news: Beales buyer and property tycoon Andrew Perloff profiled
“I don’t need a press office,” says Andrew Perloff when Retail Week’s call is put straight through to him after it emerged that he’d made an offer to buy Beales.
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NewsBeales board agrees to cash offer from property tycoon Andrew Perloff
Beales has agreed to a recommended cash offer from English Rose, a vehicle controlled by outspoken property investor Andrew Perloff.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, Austin Reed and supplier closures
Retail news round-up on January 19, 2015: John Lewis staff to receive £22m extra holiday pay; Austin Reed strikes CVA; and supermarket price war puts suppliers at risk.
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OpinionComment: John Lewis IT boss - NRF is like 'Toys R Us' for retailers
I write these words somewhere over the Atlantic on the way back from NRF – the US ‘Big Retail Show’ which is increasingly the big ‘Global Retail Show’ in New York.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales increase despite poor weather
John Lewis sales rose by 3.8% for the week ending January 10 despite the poor weather as online fashion surged.
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AnalysisDebenhams Christmas trading update: What the analysts say
Debenhams posted an improvement in sales over the Christmas period, but profits were hit by clothing discounting. Here’s the analysts’ view.
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NewsNRF: Macy's and Lululemon outline the benefits of RFID tagging
US department store group Macy’s and sportswear brand LuluLemon outlined the benefits of embedding RFID tags in products at the NRF conference.