All Department stores articles – Page 2
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NewsHackers make contact with Harrods following data breach
Harrods has said it will refuse to engage with hackers that have made contact with the department store following a breach of its IT systems.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches ‘circular’ clothing collection using reclaimed wool
Department store group John Lewis has unveiled a “first to market” knitwear collection made entirely from reclaimed and repurposed wool.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches in-store Christmas shops as seasonal sales take off online
Department store group John Lewis has opened the doors to its in-store Christmas shops.
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NewsHarvey Nichols adds sparkle with new-look jewellery department
Department store group Harvey Nichols has unveiled a new jewellery department at its Knightsbridge flagship.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis chiefs look ahead to a very merry Christmas after painful first half
First-half profits slipped at the John Lewis Partnership but, as they gear up for Christmas, bosses are optimistic that retail improvements and focus on productivity will being success and shoppers will be willing to spend in the golden quarter
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NewsFenwick launches first loyalty programme in its 140-year history
Department store group Fenwick has launched a new loyalty programme, offering customers rewards such as money-off points and exclusive benefits.
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News‘Level playing field’ business rates plan risks backfiring
Big retailers face paying far more in business rates than their pureplay counterparts as measures designed to ensure the latter shoulder more of the burden look likely to flop.
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GalleryIn pictures: Fortnum & Mason’s stunning recycled materials window display
Fortnum & Mason has revealed a dazzling set of autumn windows made from materials recycled directly from its landmark London Piccadilly store.
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Opinion‘Topshop tie-up is a sign that John Lewis has a new spring in its step’
John Lewis’ deal to become the high street partner of fashion comeback kid Topshop is a coup for the department store group and epitomises new energy and a renewed sense of direction, believes George MacDonald
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NewsJohn Lewis launches biggest-ever Christmas recruitment drive
The John Lewis Partnership aims to hire more seasonal staff this golden quarter than ever before.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis kicks off golden quarter with Never Knowingly Undersold marketing splash
As well as a tie-up with Topshop, John Lewis chiefs this week revealed their bets for the golden quarter and launched a Never Knowingly Undersold brand campaign to mark the anniversary of the price pledge
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NewsJohn Lewis to launch Topshop in-store and online
John Lewis and Topshop have struck a deal to sell the famous fashion brand’s product in stores and online.
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GalleryIn pictures: Topshop touches down in Liberty
Legendary fashion brand Topshop has opened in the famous department store Liberty, restoring a UK bricks-and-mortar presence after a four-year absence.
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GalleryRixo expands to two more London locations
British fashion brand Rixo has expanded to two more London locations including a dedicated space in one of the city’s most recognisable stores.
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NewsFrasers Group mulls bid for Manchester Arndale centre
Frasers Group is weighing up a bid to take a 50% stake in Manchester’s iconic Arndale centre shopping centre, Retail Week understands.
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NewsTopshop to return to UK high street with Liberty
Topshop has confirmed the identity of its first UK stockist in a social media video showing the façade of iconic London department store Liberty.
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NewsJohn Lewis appoints chief digital and omnichannel officer
Department store group John Lewis has named a chief digital and omnichannel officer as it seeks to build its digital operations.
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NewsJohn Lewis adds 100 new brands to improve fashion offer
John Lewis is making a big push to improve its fashion offerings by bringing in 100 new clothing brands to compete better with Next and Marks & Spencer.
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NewsMarks & Spencer still grappling with internal IT issues months after cyber-attack
M&S is still struggling to deal with the fallout from its recent cyber-attack, with IT systems in critical business functions still not fully up and running to pre-attack levels, Retail Week understands.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis sprinkles ‘magic dust’ in new-look beauty hall
The beauty market is booming and John Lewis, already a strong player, is determined to build on its position as its new beauty hall in Liverpool shows. Chief commercial officer Vikki Kavanagh showed Retail Week around