All Selfridges articles – Page 20
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GallerySelfridges: a room with a premium view
The women’s Designer Galleries East at Selfridges on Oxford Street is open for business. John Ryan visits and gets a taste of luxury.
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OpinionSelfridge: a pioneer of retail theatre
The rags-to-riches-to-rags story of Harry Gordon Selfridge will make great viewing when it appears as a TV series in 2013.
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OpinionWill the Olympics inspire keepsakes worth keeping?
These days it’s possible to get hold of virtually anything from anywhere via the internet. However, there’s something special about visiting a place or enjoying a unique event and wanting to take home a reminder.
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AnalysisMultichannel directors: Driving a retail revolution
The rise of multichannel signals a seismic shift in retailing, and the directors leading the change are ever more prominent.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Triumph Essence
Triumph has joined the ranks of retailers trying out new technologies to support its marketing activity.
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NewsSelfridges hires new marketing boss
High end department store Selfridges has hired Richard Taylor as marketing director.
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NewsITV orders Selfridges drama
ITV is looking to replicate the success of Downton Abbey with a new period drama that will chart the story of high-end retailer Selfridges.
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GalleryPop-up library, Selfridges London
Selfridges’ decision to open a pop-up library in its basement is a canny move.
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Analysis10 ways to compete with Amazon
Amazon’s sales growth this week showed that the etailer continues to power on. It commands respect from retailers, but its relentless expansion also generates fear. We assess how retailers can best compete with the digital Goliath. Gemma Goldfingle and Alex Lawson report.
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OpinionPrimark is proving its value as others struggle
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsFortnum & Mason enjoys record sales
Fortnum & Mason has reported record sales figures despite last year’s UK Uncut “tax avoidance” protests.
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NewsSelfridges womenswear team takes shape as it hires two buying directors
Department store Selfridges has put its new buying team in place by hiring two new directors of buying for its womenswear division.
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NewsSelfridges launches last-minute Christmas shopping services
Department store group Selfridges has brought forward the launch of a mobile-optimised website to help last-minute Christmas gift buyers make their purchases and is introducing an in-store SOS shopping service.
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AnalysisReview of the Year 2011: 10. October
Among the headline-grabbing stories of the month was the news that Selfridges had struck a deal with Primark.
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NewsWest End takings rise during traffic-free weekend
Takings in London’s West End were at their highest of the year as a result of a traffic-free promotion designed to entice Christmas shoppers to the area.
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AnalysisSelfridges: All set up for Christmas
Selfridges’ UK managing director Anne Pitcher reveals what sets the business apart from others this Christmas. By Gemma Goldfingle.
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NewsWest End sales fall in November
Sales in London’s West End fell in November but are set to bounce back in December.
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NewsSelfridges reveals Christmas frontrunners
Patriotic purchases and trendy technology are dominating sales at Selfridges in the lead up to Christmas.
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NewsChristmas discounting to hit recessionary levels
Retail casualties expected as heavy discounting hits margins in the golden quarter.
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GalleryChristmas future
Break out and hang up the decorations, Christmas windows are once more upon us. But is it a case of same old, same old, or are retailers offering something new? John Ryan reports.