All Department stores articles – Page 208
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NewsDwell seeks foothold in concessions arena
Mid-market furniture chain Dwell is opening department store concessions for the first time as it seeks to widen its appeal.The retailer opened its first concession in Selfridges on London’s Oxford Street this week, taking a 4,000 sq ft space, and is in talks to open in House of Fraser at ...
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NewsDebenhams woos Henry Holland for Designers at Debenhams
Debenhams is in talks to sign up fashion designer Henry Holland to its Designers at Debenhams offer.The department store, which is driving sales from its own-brand ranges, wants Holland to join the Designers range, which includes collections from designers including Julien Macdonald, Jaspar Conran and Betty Jackson.Holland, who is a ...
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NewsDebenhams and Asda suits a sign of the times
Debenhams has proclaimed that “any woman can wear rubbish and look good”, with the launch of a new suit made from recycled plastic bottles.Each suit is made from 50 bottles which are melted down and woven in to a “soft but hard-wearing” type of polyester, said the department store retailer.The ...
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales hit by Easter comparatives
Sales at John Lewis have suffered from the calendar effect of the fall of Easter this year, slumping 6.7 per cent in the week to April 4.
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AnalysisWhat are you doing on Twitter?
The micro-blogging website is this year’s internet phenomenon, so can Twitter form part of a serious marketing and customer insight strategy for retailers? Joanna Perry investigates
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Macy’s credit rating reduced to junk status
Macy’s had its credit rating reduced to junk status by ratings agency Moody’s.
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Subhiksha seeks to avoid liquidation
Department store Subhiksha is poised to go to court to avoid liquidation.
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NewsHarrods to open in Kuala Lumpur
Harrods is poised to open a store in the heart of the Malaysian capital’s shopping district in Kuala Lumpur.The iconic department store group will open the store on Saturday within the shopping complex Suria KLCC, which is situated next to the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur.The store, which is called ...
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NewsHalf of Brits fear losing their jobs, according to Asda survey
Half the population fear losing their jobs during the next six months and two thirds would be prepared to take a pay cut or a reduction in hours to avoid being made redundant, according to an Asda survey.The survey of 1,000 people also found that half expect their pay to ...
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NewsJohn Lewis department stores report ‘strongest week’
John Lewis department stores delivered their strongest performance of the first half so far in the week to March 28, when sales fell 2 per cent.
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John Lewis Partnership reports sales fall
The John Lewis Partnership suffered a sales fall last week at its eponymous department stores and supermarket chain Waitrose.
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John Lewis makes marketing director redundant
John Lewis has streamlined its management team in a bid to accelerate decision-making decisions at the department store chain.
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GalleryGlobus: Switzerland’s branded houses
Department store operator Globus has two fresh stores in one city that are a model of brand cohesion. John Ryan reports from Bern
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Marks & Spencer mid-season Sale begins tomorrow
Marks & Spencer’s mid-season Sale will begin tomorrow, when prices on selected lines will be cut by as much as 50 per cent.
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Selfridges makes redundancies
Selfridges has made 12 head office positions redundant after a consultation period with 31 staff.
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HSBC places stake in Debenhams
Updated: HSBC has placed a 13.1 per cent stake in Debenhams, previously held by collapsed Icelandic investor Baugur.
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Operating in a downturn: strategies for success
It’s not all doom and gloom. The big hitters had lots of practical insight into surviving the crunch at this year’s Retail Week Conference. We summarise some of the hot topics discussed at the event
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Debenhams considers second shot at Russia
Debenhams is in negotiations with potential franchise partners to open stores in Russia after putting plans for the country on hold last year.