All Department stores articles – Page 2
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NewsMike Ashley says Burnham's 'populist policies' will not help high street
Mike Ashley has written to prime minister Andy Burnham criticising his “recent populist policies” and asked what policies he will implement to help him turn around Harvey Nichols.
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NewsLiberty to open expanded jewellery department in September
Following the success of the expansion of its fabrics department at its London flagship, Liberty is planning to more than double the square footage of its jewellery department, Retail Week understands.
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GalleryFirst look: John Lewis unveils new restaurant concept Platter
John Lewis has launched its new in-store restaurant concept, Platter, at its Oxford Street flagship this week ahead of a wider rollout, Retail Week can reveal.
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Opinion‘The Harvey Nichols brand still carries value and affection’
Frasers’ experience with Flannels could provide the launch pad for a new iteration of Harvey Nichols, believes analyst Maureen Hinton
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NewsFrasers to pay off former Harvey Nichols owner’s debt to stylists
Frasers Group has shared it is making goodwill payments to personal shoppers and stylists who were owed money by Harvey Nichols under its previous ownership.
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Opinion‘It’s time for retailers to focus on their £300bn services blind spot’
Retail has been defining its market far too narrowly, allowing vast customer need to be monetised by somebody else, argues OC&C’s Matt Coode
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NewsFrasers raises stake in Hugo Boss to 47%
Frasers Group has increased its stake in Hugo Boss to more than 47%, falling short of taking control of the German fashion brand.
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Opinion‘Department stores’ quest for grail of success continues’
Harvey Nichols has yet to find contemporary relevance, but news this week from Fenwick, Harrods and John Lewis showed that other department store groups are not standing still, believes George MacDonald
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AnalysisCan Harvey Nichols prove its worth to Frasers?
Harvey Nichols was once London’s glitzy department store, but now it’s facing an uncertain future as new owner Frasers Group warns there are “tough choices” to be made.
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NewsHarvey Nichols acquired by Frasers Group
Frasers Group has scooped up luxury department store retailer Harvey Nichols in a pre-pack deal that preserves over 1,000 jobs.
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Opinion‘Without a shining London flagship, it’s difficult for Harvey Nichols to be seen as a leading light’
As Frasers tycoon Mike Ashley circles Harvey Nichols, the big question is whether he keeps the famous Knightsbridge branch. Does the site have more value being converted to residential or office use, wonders former Selfridges boss Peter Williams
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AnalysisWill John Lewis’ new MD finish what his predecessor started?
The news that John Lewis managing director Peter Ruis is to step down, handing the reins to Will Kernan, was a bolt from the blue.
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NewsFenwick slashes losses as transformation strategy kicks in
Department store group Fenwick has cut full-year losses by 40% in the first year of a transformation programme, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJohn Lewis names new boss as Ruis steps back
John Lewis has appointed a new managing director to succeed Peter Ruis.
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NewsFrasers leads Harvey Nichols takeover race
Frasers Group has emerged as the frontrunner to secure a takeover of struggling luxury department store group Harvey Nichols.
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NewsMike Ashley casts doubt over Harvey Nichols’ prospects
Mike Ashley has raised concerns over the future of Harvey Nichols, stating it is in a “death spiral”, despite his retail empire being in the running to acquire it.
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GalleryNext debuts new multi-brand concept as it opens its largest UK store
Next has debuted a new multi-brand concept as it opens the doors to its largest store in the UK
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NewsJohn Lewis chair warns profits being squeezed by ‘tough’ trading conditions
John Lewis chair Jason Tarry has said in an interview with the company’s internal magazine that the department store chain would be facing a situation where it “will trade into lower sales and higher costs”.
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GalleryFirst look: John Lewis ‘reinvents sports retail’ in transformed department
Department store group John Lewis has unveiled a new sports and wellness department in its Oxford Street flagship, combining a raft of products and services in what the retailer described as a UK first, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPoundland owner makes bid for Harvey Nichols
Investor Gordon Brothers, owner of value retailer Poundland, has joined the battle to buy upscale department store group Harvey Nichols.