All Department stores articles – Page 211
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NewsFortnum & Mason to sell from European department stores
Fortnum Mason is poised to launch its food products in top European department stores as it seeks avenues for its merchandise and takes advantage of sterling’s weakness against the euro.
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Opinion
A new lease of life for Bhs?
Sir Philip Green’s decision to merge Bhs into Arcadia didn’t grab many headlines this week. Strange really, because while no money might have changed hands this could turn out to be one of the most significant retail tie-ups of the year.
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AnalysisFeast for the eyes: John Lewis food halls
Opening a food hall at its Oxford Street store was a gamble for John Lewis but the move paid off. Now Bluewater is due to have a version installed that will move the format on. John Ryan reports
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Bhs joins Arcadia as Sir Philip Green consolidates
Sir Philip Green is to make Bhs part of his Arcadia Group and operate the department store business as one of its brands.
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House of Fraser consults on jobs
Department store group House of Fraser has begun consultation with some staff as part of an efficiency drive.
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Analysis
John Lewis food halls: a new vintage at Bluewater
John Ryan visits the food hall at John Lewis's Oxford Street store to see its new wine bar and then travels to Bluewater to learn about plans for the second iteration of the format from John Lewis head of retail design Kim Morris.
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Westfield extension in Northern Ireland to go to inquiry
The dispute over the extension of an out-of-town scheme in Northern Ireland due to be anchored by John Lewis is to be settled by a public inquiry.
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Retailers renege on VAT cuts
Some retailers are not passing VAT cuts on to their customers, a Sunday Times investigation has found.
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John Lewis sales continue to suffer with poor weather
John Lewis sales fell for the fourth consecutive week, down 3.2 per cent in the week to February 14, as poor weather continued to hit trade.
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Ex-John Lewis boss Luke Mayhew is new BRC chair
Former John Lewis managing director Luke Mayhew has been appointed chairman of industry association the British Retail Consortium.
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New brands the way forward for Bhs, says Sir Philip Green
Sir Philip Green has said that he believes incorporating external brands is the future direction for department stores, as he plots to up the fashion stakes at his Bhs chain.
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Selfridges consults with staff in drive for efficiency
Iconic department store Selfridges has begun a consultation with almost 10 per cent of its 400-strong head office staff as it restructures to ensure continued momentum.
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Liberty unveils look of its renaissance
Luxury department store Liberty has unveiled its new look as it embarks on its “Retail Renaissance”.
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Fortnum & Mason losses narrow
Piccadilly department store Fortnum & Mason has narrowed its full-year losses after posting record sales.
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Majority of store chiefs gloomy about 2009 outlook
Two thirds of retailers do not expect trading conditions to improve before the end of this year.
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Inflation slows to 3 per cent in January
Annual Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation dropped to 3 per cent in January from 3.1 per cent in December, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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Debenhams and Arcadia race to buy Principles
Debenhams and Top Shop-owner Arcadia are battling it out to take control of Principles, the Icelandic-backed fashion chain.
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Laura Ashley co-founder Sir Bernard Ashley dies
Sir Bernard Ashley, the husband of Laura Ashley and co-founder of the fashion-to-furnishings retailer, has died.
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London's January sales strongest in five months
London retailers enjoyed their highest like-for-like sales in five months during January, when shoppers in the capital were attracted by deep discounts and clearance Sales.
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John Lewis sales drop 17.1% in week of snow
John Lewis weekly sales were down 17.1 per cent as the snow heavily affected trade across the country.