All Department stores articles – Page 76
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OpinionOpinion: The changing face of retail leadership
As UK retail faces uncertain times, with the sterling devaluation beginning to effect buying calendars and limited growth outside online, what leadership will bring success?
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NewsNon-food sales fall for first time since November 2011
Non-food retail sales suffered their first quarterly decline for more than five years amid a “challenging” period of trading.
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NewsBHS: Dominic Chappell vows not to pay pension deficit
Ex-BHS boss Dominic Chappell has vowed to fight legal action that could see him forced to pay to cover the collapsed retailer’s pension deficit.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, Debenhams and more
Retail news round-up: Dominic Chappell to fight against regulators, Debenhams in Ireland reports increase in profit and a quater of Ireland customers are shopping online
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NewsPoor fashion performance pulls down John Lewis sales
John Lewis sales have dropped, dragged down by a lacklustre performance across most divisions, with fashion taking a particular hit.
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OpinionBHS deal goes some way to restore Green’s reputation
For the best part of a year, Sir Philip Green has been a near-exile from his own stores.
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NewsToday in retail: Sir Philip Green pays up
Ex-BHS owner Sir Philip Green has settled the collapsed department store’s pension debt, agreeing to pay up to £363m.
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OpinionTesco and John Lewis job decisions are tough but right
In a ferociously competitive environment awash with cost pressures, shops need to fulfil two functions.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Jones Bootmaker, SuperValu and more
Retail news round-up: Jones Bootmaker put up for sale, SuperValu reports increase in sales and Amanda Mackenzie steps down from Mothercare board
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AnalysisWhat John Lewis and Tesco job cuts tell us about retail
John Lewis has long been seen as an industry bellwether, leading the sector on everything from multichannel to service expectations.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco and the Co-op
Retail news round-up: Tesco-Booker adviser wins contracts with regulator, Co-op group commits to 100% Fairtrade cocoa in its products
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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, Sainsbury's and more
Retail news round-up: BHS administrators call for winding up of Retail Acquisitions, and CBI reports increase retail sales balance
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NewsToday in retail: John Lewis not alone in jobs dilemma
This afternoon department store business John Lewis revealed that almost 400 roles are to go as it seeks to adapts to structural changes that are reshaping retail.
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NewsJohn Lewis to axe 400 jobs amid 'structural change'
John Lewis is axing almost 400 jobs as it grapples with “changing customer needs” and “structural changes” across the retail industry.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Days department store be a hit?
Edinburgh Woollen Mill (EWM) Group owner Philip Day is launching a new department store concept and even putting his own name above the door.
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NewsBHS liquidator seeks business rates refund
BHS liquidator FRP Advisory has waded into the ongoing business rates debate by seeking a refund for part of a multimillion-pound bill incurred by the collapsed department store chain.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill owner to launch department store
Edinburgh Woollen Mill (EWM) Group is preparing to launch a brand new department store in a former BHS unit in Carmarthen, South Wales.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales dip despite Valentine’s Day purchases
John Lewis reported a decline in its sales as the department store chain’s fashion and electrical category rises were offset by falling home sales.
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AnalysisIn other lives: where retail's leaders started out
Retail Week looks at what the sector’s leaders did before they embraced the wonderful world of retail.
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VideoThe Retail Week: B&Q, Bunnings, Debenhams and Clintons
The Retail Week team reflect on this week in the industry and discuss the DIY market as well as the next steps for Clintons.