All Department stores articles – Page 58
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NewsJohn Lewis to launch Madewell brand in UK
John Lewis is to launch US denim brand Madewell in the UK in its new shop at Westfield White City.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales buoyed by early Mother’s Day
John Lewis sales blossomed last week, as Mother’s Day gave the retailer’s clothing and gifting categories a lift.
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OpinionJohn Lewis’ profit challenge applies across retail
John Lewis’ results showed that today in retail you need to run to have the slightest hope of even standing still, never mind advancing.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop makes pair of senior hires
The Original Factory Shop has drafted in a new finance boss and chief operating officer as the retailer shapes its senior leadership team.
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NewsMajor retailers back sustainability and equality drive
A swathe of top retailers including John Lewis, M&S and Sainsbury’s have signed up to an action plan aimed at driving sustainability, development and equality.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will John Lewis weather the storm ahead?
John Lewis revealed that its profits plummeted last year with pre-tax profits in freefall and the lowest partnership bonus given since 1954.
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NewsM&S boss Steve Rowe on its digital transformation
Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe admitted the retailer has “been behind” on its digital transformation, but insisted it is changing “rapidly”.
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NewsJohn Lewis profits tank as bonus lowest since 1954
John Lewis Partnership’s full-year profits plummeted as its department store was hit by restructuring costs due to redundancies.
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NewsLiberty hires new finance boss from Debenhams
Liberty has appointed a new CFO from Debenhams to work alongside its new chief executive, hired last month.
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NewsDebenhams in talks to rent space to WeWork
Debenhams is planning to rent out excess space in its Oxford Street flagship store to co-working office space provider WeWork.
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NewsDebenhams pens shop-in-shop deal with Maisons Du Monde
Debenhams has unveiled a new concession partnership with home and furniture brand Maison Du Monde.
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NewsHouse of Fraser’s owner to sell off stake
House of Fraser’s owner is planning to dispose of its majority stake in the troubled chain, selling it to a Chinese tourism development company.
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NewsWaitrose sales rise as chilly weather sets in
Waitrose sales excluding fuel climbed 3.2% year on year last week as the chilly weather drove customers to the shops.
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NewsMarks & Spencer reveals gender pay gap
Marks & Spencer has revealed its gender pay gap, publishing the lowest disparity posted by any major retailer so far.
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InterviewInterview: M&S' Steve Rowe on its 'marathon' turnaround
On Saturday April 2, 2016, Steve Rowe returned to the Croydon store he had worked at as a 15-year-old Saturday boy to begin his first day as chief executive.
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NewsRetail diary: Is Iceland plucky, or clucking mad?
Plucky Iceland pipes up again, Waterstones turns the page on the patriarchy and Debenhams gets the royal stamp of approval.
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NewsHouse of Fraser buying director Maria Hollins exits
House of Fraser buying director Maria Hollins has departed the business after just under two years in the role.
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DataData: Top 50 UK retailers’ online performance
Following another bumper month of online sales, we look at how the top retailers’ transactional websites compare.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales slip as home and tech disappoint
Sales at John Lewis department store stalled last week as the retailer lost momentum in its technology and home categories.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is your loyalty scheme still relevant?
Loyalty has long been at the heart of retail, but as pressure mounts and competition hots up, retaining existing customers has climbed up the agenda.