All Department stores articles – Page 56
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NewsAgenda: M&S, Kingfisher and Halfords update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from M&S, Kingfisher, Halfords and Pets at Home on the agenda
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OpinionRowe's 'marathon' is better than Bolland's 'journey'
Marks & Spencer is changing rapidly – hiring and firing, opening its eyes to digital and shutting up shops. But will that translate to meaningful improvement?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Does the CVA need a restructure of its own?
It was an unprecedented step – and one that consequently sent tremors pulsing through the retail and property industries.
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InterviewFeelUnique boss on growth ambitions and fresh investment
FeelUnique boss Joel Palix spoke to Retail Week about seeking fresh investment, international expansion and why bricks and mortar is “a headache”.
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NewsSports Direct in legal action over House of Fraser CVA
Sports Direct is to sue House of Fraser, claiming stakeholders were “denied information” regarding its proposed CVA.
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OpinionOpinion: The true cost of stores? Let's do the maths
“You ain’t seen nothing yet” would be my response to the sad stream of retail ‘accidents’ we have already endured in 2018.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five lessons for retailers from Arsène Wenger
Veteran Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger takes charge of his final game at the North London club this month, 22 years after his appointment.
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NewsHouse of Fraser slammed by property body over CVA plan
The British Property Federation has hit out at House of Fraser after the beleaguered business revealed it plans to launch a CVA next month.
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OpinionOpinion: House of Fraser needs more than a CVA
Today, House of Fraser revealed that it would be joining a legion of other retailers and launching a company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
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NewsHouse of Fraser launches CVA to secure fresh investment
House of Fraser is the latest retailer to launch a CVA as it bids to strip costs out of the business and secure a new shareholder.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is retail in danger of being monopolised?
With Sainsbury’s and Asda in advanced talks to form a £10bn grocery supergroup, Retail Week asks is retail in danger of being monopolised?
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NewsDebenhams jobs at risk as it restructures central teams
Debenhams is poised to restructure a raft of central teams and will place a “significant” number of roles into consultation, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsFenwick launches consultation amid business restructure
Fenwick has launched a consultation with “a significant number” of its staff as new boss Robbie Feather restructures the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership runs year-long JLab programme
John Lewis Partnership has extended its tech innovation programme JLab to run all year long with the first initiative focused on health and wellbeing.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Debenhams results – the verdict
This week, the team discuss Debenhams’ half-year profit collapse – and assess whether the department store chain’s strategy will transform its fortunes.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Bucher's blueprint revive Debenhams?
Debenhams today reported that first-half profits had gone into tailspin – in fact, every significant number in its update was down rather than up.
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NewsHouse of Fraser drafts in advisers as it mulls CVA
House of Fraser has drafted in advisers as the embattled department store business ramps up its turnaround plans.
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NewsDebenhams speeds up revival strategy as profits plunge
Debenhams is to accelerate its turnaround programme and has reported a steep fall in first-half profits.
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NewsM&S exec Bousquet-Chavanne exits in marketing reshuffle
Marks & Spencer executive Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne is leaving the business amid a restructure of its marketing division.
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NewsAgenda: Primark, JD Sports, Debenhams and Bonmarché
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Primark, JD Sports, Debenhams and Bonmarché on the agenda.