All Department stores articles – Page 87
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NewsJohn Lewis to recruit 3,500 temporary partners for Christmas
John Lewis will recruit more than 3,500 temporary staff across retail and distribution to help it cope with demand during its Christmas period.
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NewsMothercare boss Newton-Jones poised to join board of Ikea parent group
Mothercare chief executive Mark Newton-Jones has been proposed to become the furniture giant’s first UK board executive.
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NewsJohn Lewis splashes £9m on upgrading beauty halls as new brands unveiled
John Lewis is investing £9m in upgrading beauty halls at a clutch of its stores, introducing new brands in a bid to “supercharge” its offering.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, Sports Direct and more
Retail round-up: John Lewis to inject £9m to expand its beauty halls and Sports Direct under pressure over workplace practices review.
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NewsFormer BHS owner Dominic Chappell gets six-month driving ban
The controversial former owner of BHS, Dominic Chappell, has been banned from driving for six months for speeding.
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NewsBHS: Full list of final 22 stores to close this weekend
BHS will formally disappear from the high street this Sunday, when the collapsed retailer’s remaining 22 stores will shut.
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NewsWaitrose sales hot up as warm weather sends shoppers outdoors
Waitrose said last week’s warm weather and the Rio Olympics inspired people to head outdoors, resulting in a 4.7% sales uplift.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Sports Direct and Findel
Retail round-up: Final BHS stores to close, Sports Direct uses Ashley’s brother's firm to deliver overseas, and Findel approaches Terry Duddy for chairmanship.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five lessons retailers can learn from Team GB's gold rush
As Team GB celebrates its best-ever Olympic medal haul on foreign soil, we analyse what retailers can learn from the success of British athletes.
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NewsDebenhams’ Irish business exits examinership, saving 1,330 jobs
Debenhams’ Irish business has been saved after the High Court approved a restructuring programme that will safeguard 1,330 jobs.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, JD Sports, Hawkin’s Bazaar and more
Retail round-up: JD Sports eyes Go Outdoors’ takeover, Hawkin’s Bazaar to almost double stores, and Debenhams to exit examinership in Ireland.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Monsoon Accessorize, Amazon and more
Retail round-up: Monsoon Accessorize to shutter 141 shops, Amazon’s new Essex distribution centre and Jack Wills’ chairman to step down
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AnalysisAnalysis: Recession lessons that will help retailers trade through Brexit
As retailers prepare for any Brexit storm, we look at what can be learned from the success stories of the recent recession.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Laura Ashley, consumer spending, Barnes & Noble and more
Retail round-up: Laura Ashley’s China launch, Barnes & Noble sacks chief executive and Target quarterly sales and profits down.
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AnalysisBig box, little box, cardboard box: Why big retailers are shrinking
Big-box retailers are branching out of retail parks and adopting new channels such as smaller high street stores to target new shoppers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, Karen Millen, Apple and more
Retail round-up: Sports Direct staff injuries higher than average, Apple’s Chinese investment and Karen Millen loses battle to use her name.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will UK department stores follow Macy’s lead and shut stores?
Macy’s decision to shutter 100 of its shops across the US created shockwaves last week, despite its recent poor financial performance.
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NewsBHS final store closures delayed in attempts to clear stock
BHS’s remaining stores are to stay open for about a week longer than the original deadline set by administrators in an attempt to reduce stock levels.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales fall as hot weather sparks 'challenging' week
John Lewis sales dropped last week as the hot weather drove consumers away from shops during a “challenging” period of trading.
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NewsJohn Lewis first retailer to bring Oculus VR headset to UK high street
John Lewis is set to become the first UK retailer to sell Oculus Rift headsets and will enhance its in-store experience with live demos.