All Department stores articles – Page 3
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AnalysisHas M&S finally cracked Sparks?
M&S may have finally cracked the code on what to do with its Sparks loyalty scheme. The high street giant unveiled its newly transformed programme yesterday (April 15), offering customers cash rewards when they spend across any of its departments
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NewsMarks & Spencer revamps Sparks loyalty scheme
Marks & Spencer has overhauled its Sparks loyalty scheme, offering members “pounds, not points”, in the latest phase of the retail giant’s transformation, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJohn Lewis appoints new fashion creative director
John Lewis has named former Topshop design director Jacqui Markham as its new fashion creative director.
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NewsFrasers launches AI shopping assistant
Frasers Group has introduced an AI shopping assistant across its premium fashion and lifestyle brand Frasers’ website.
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NewsMorleys Department Store appoints first chief trading officer
Morleys Department Stores has appointed former Harvey Nichols director Melanie Smallwood to the newly created role of chief trading officer.
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NewsM&S to launch womenswear in the US
Marks & Spencer is launching its womenswear ranges in the US, 25 years after it withdrew from the market.
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NewsHarvey Nichols and JD Williams among retailers named for underpaying staff
The retailers were among 389 businesses named by the Department for Business and Trade as failing to pay some of their workers the minimum wage
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NewsJohn Lewis unveils second menswear collection with Labrum
John Lewis has unveiled its second collaboration with premium British menswear brand Labrum.
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NewsHarrods partners with fashion recycling charity Traid
Harrods has teamed up with London-based charity Traid as part of its efforts to reduce waste and prolong the life of unsold products.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis chiefs on Middle East uncertainty, bringing back the bonus, Topshop, and more
Grocery and department stores group John Lewis Partnership posted improved full-year sales and earnings, and restored the famous bonus as they press on with reinvigoration plans.
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NewsJohn Lewis pays first bonus since 2022 amid revenue increase
John Lewis is awarding a bonus of 2% to staff alongside a £108m growth in pay.
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NewsJohn Lewis heralds ‘new era’ with AI shopping investment and TikTok Shop launch
John Lewis has said it will turbocharge its approach to AI and social shopping as it aims to become one of the first UK retailers to “fully embrace the new era of retail”.
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NewsJohn Lewis to revamp Glasgow store
John Lewis is planning a major refurbishment of its Glasgow flagship as part of the next phase of its £800m store upgrade programme, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsM&S invests £70m into boosting staff pay
Marks & Spencer is investing £70m into boosting pay for its store colleagues, effective April 1.
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DataDigital Capability Index 2026 – which retailers best meet consumer expectations?
The first Retail Week/The Grocer Digital Capability Index shows how well retail brands are catering to the needs of consumers when shopping across stores and online.
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NewsJohn Lewis awards frontline staff inflation-busting pay rise
Department stores and grocery business John Lewis Partnership is investing in staff pay “above and beyond the requirements of the National Minimum Wage” and well above inflation.
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GalleryIn pictures: Topshop makes debut in John Lewis
John Lewis will unveil its in-store tie-up with the famous fashion brand Topshop today.
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GalleryNikeSkims takes over Selfridges Oxford Street with new pop-up
Selfridges has teamed up with sports giant Nike to celebrate the launch of its women’s activewear brand NikeSkims with a new pop-up.
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NewsOver 180 claim compensation following former Harrods owner Al Fayed abuse
More than 180 survivors of abuse from ex-Harrods owner Mohammed Al Fayed are currently “engaged” in the luxury department store’s compensation scheme.
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NewsTarget to cut hundreds of jobs to boost store investment
Target is to cut around 500 jobs across its regional offices and warehouses in the US and will invest the savings into its stores.