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.
Jolly’s to close as Bath’s iconic department store ends an era
Selfridges’ £4B gamble as Thai owner sets sights on “World’s best store”
The family-owned Thai conglomerate Central Group, which bought Selfridges and other European luxury department stores in 2021 for £4 billion, admits it may have overpaid for... View Article
Harvey Nichols appoints Kate Benson as chief merchant
Harvey Nichols has appointed Kate Benson as chief merchant with immediate effect. Benson previously worked for seven years with YNAP where her most recent role was... View Article
M&S Oxford Street redevelopment approved after years of dispute
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has granted approval for Marks & Spencer to demolish and rebuild its flagship Marble Arch store on Oxford Street, concluding a... View Article
Morleys appoints Allan Winstanley as chief executive
The Morleys chain of department stores has appointed Allan Winstanley as its new chief executive. Due to take up his role in January 2025, he will... View Article
Harvey Nichols appoints Kate Phelan as creative director
Harvey Nichols has appointed Kate Phelan to the newly created role of creative director. Reporting to chief executive Julia Goddard, she will be responsible for the retailer’s... View Article
Fenwick reveals its 2024 Christmas windows ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’
Fenwick’s flagship store in Newcastle has unveiled its eagerly awaited Christmas windows, delighting onlookers with a heart warming, whimsical twist on the classic “Twelve Days of... View Article
John Lewis Partnership announces that Nish Kankiwala will revert to non-executive role
The chief executive of the John Lewis Partnership is to step back from his role and revert back to a non-executive position. With the move due... View Article
Selfridges publishes The Yellow Mag
Selfridges has launched the second issue of its annual fashion and culture publication. Now featuring the new name of The Yellow Mag, a play on the... View Article
John Lewis brings back Never Knowingly Undersold price promise in new form
John Lewis has announced that its Never Knowingly Undersold price promise is returning next week after being “reimagined” for how customers shop today. From 9 September,... View Article
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