Department Store News
Read the latest department store news here. Find out what’s happening across major department stores in the UK, including the likes of John Lewis Partnership, Marks & Spencer and Selfridges.
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Evelyn & Bobbie lands at John Lewis
US lingerie brand Evelyn & Bobbie has launched at John Lewis & Partners, introducing its patented wireless bras to customers across the UK. Designed by women,... View Article
Retail sector Budget reaction “Support still missing for struggling businesses”
The retail community has responded with disappointment and concern following today’s Spring Statement, warning that a lack of immediate relief will heap further pressure on an... View Article
Fortnum & Mason launches rapid delivery service
Fortnum & Mason is launching a new rapid delivery service for customers in London. The move means that customers can order from a selection of the... View Article
Morleys Stores to reopen historic Jollys store in Bath
Morleys Stores has announced plans to reopen the iconic Jollys department store in Bath’s Milsom Street. Having signed a lease on the historic site following the... View Article
Selfridges to reward customers for time spent in-store
Selfridges is enhancing its Selfridges Unlocked membership programme by rewarding customers not only for their spending but also for the time they spend in-store. Launched in... View Article
Freemans appoints Paul Horsfield as chief commercial officer
The Freemans digital department store has appointed Paul Horsfield to the newly created role of chief commercial officer. Horsfield previously worked with N Brown Group for... View Article
John Lewis hires Vikki Kavanagh as chief commercial officer
John Lewis has appointed Vikki Kavanagh as chief commercial officer. Due to take up her position in early April, she most recently served as managing director... View Article
John Lewis commercial director leaves the business
John Lewis commercial director Kathleen Mitchell has left the business after three years in the role. Announcing her departure, she said in a post on LinkedIn:... View Article
Macy’s to close 66 stores across the US
The iconic Macy’s department store chain is to close 66 stores across the US as part of plans to return its business to sustainable, profitable sales... View Article
