All Department stores articles – Page 130
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NewsHouse of Fraser to be acquired by Chinese Sanpower group as early as today
House of Fraser is set to be acquired by Chinese conglomerate Sanpower imminently with a deal expected as early as today.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales up 5.9% as warm weather boosts shopping
John Lewis sales rose 5.9% in the week to March 29 as shoppers basked in warm weather and bought gifts for Mother’s Day.
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NewsHarvey Nichols marketing director Julia Bowe steps down
Julia Bowe, the group press and marketing director at Harvey Nichols, is to leave the department store group after 16 years.
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NewsDebenhams revamps personal shopper service and offers money-off vouchers
Debenhams is aiming to woo shoppers with a revamped personal shopping service and a generous money-off promotion.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose roll out Google Apps to 60,000 staff
Waitrose and John Lewis are rolling out Google Apps to a combined total of 60,000 users in a bid to improve innovation at the two retailers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ultimo and WHSmith Ireland
Retail news round-up on April 2, 2014: Ultimo inks deal with House of Fraser; WHSmith’s Irish bookstores see profits jump.
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AnalysisMap: Marks & Spencer's global store footprint
As Marks & Spencer’s reveals plans to open 250 new overseas stores over the next three years, Retail Week looks at where the retailer currently trades.
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OpinionComment: Slump in Russian spend offers lesson to retailers
Last month’s dip in spend from Russian shoppers reminds us of the sometimes fragile nature of tourism and the importance of a balanced mix of global shoppers.
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InterviewInterview: Joseph Wan on his 22 years at Harvey Nichols
Joseph Wan has led Harvey Nichols through more than two decades of recessions, turnarounds and global expansion. As he prepares to step down today he talks to Retail Week.
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NewsHouse of Fraser in acquisition talks with Chinese conglomerate Sanpower
House of Fraser is in talks with Chinese conglomerate Sanpower Group, which is eyeing buying the department store group for more than £450m.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Boohoo.com, Pets at Home, House of Fraser and more
Retail news round-up on March 31, 2014: Boohoo.com full year EBITDA soars, Pets at Home launches dog friendly store, House of Fraser in sales talks with Chinese conglomerate and more.
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AnalysisStore gallery: London's West End retailers show off windows for spring
As spring gets under way, Retail Week takes a look at how the season is reflected by retailers in London’s West End.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis and Waitrose sales bloom in spring weather
John Lewis and Waitrose recorded a jump in sales last week boosted by the sunny spring weather.
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NewsConsumer confidence hits highest level since the recession
The GfK consumer confidence index in March grew to its highest level since August 2007, the start of the economic downturn.
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NewsSelfridges launches UK's largest indoor skatepark in London
Selfridges is partnering with smartphone manufacturer HTC to open the UK’s largest free indoor skatepark tomorrow.
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AnalysisPeople: The 7 highest profile job moves in February
Simon Calver, Jon Rudoe and Nicky Dulieu all announced they were leaving or taking up new roles in February - here are the 7 highest profile job moves from last month.
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NewsBhs will undercut the grocers on food, says owner Sir Philip Green
Tycoon Sir Philip Green has entered the supermarket price war by vowing to undercut the major grocers with his new Bhs food venture.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Dixons, Carphone Warehouse, Tesco, Sainsbury's and more
Retail news round-up on March 24, 2014: BHS will undercut the grocers on food, Dixons and Carphone ask for deadline extension on merger talks, Sainsbury’s wins judicial review over Tesco ‘Price Promise’ complaint and more.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales increase 5.3% as spring beckons
John Lewis sales rose 5.3% in the week to March 15, compared with the same week last year, as shoppers responded to the fine weather.
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NewsBudget 2014: Chancellor to boost exports, savings and pensions
Chancellor George Osborne today (March 19) set out measures to boost business exports as he focused on “makers, doers and savers” in the Budget.