Next to open first department store in Watford
January 26, 2022 1:48 pmNext is set to open its first ever department store style emporium that brings its fashion, beauty and home offer under one-roof. The megastore’s arrival comes... View Article
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M&S trials in-store AR app
January 24, 2022 1:55 pmMarks & Spencer is trialling Augmented Reality (AR) technology at its White City store in London. The multinational retailer’s new app ‘List & Go’ shows customers... View Article
John Lewis to pay full sick pay regardless of Covid vaccination status
January 24, 2022 1:48 pmJohn Lewis has told staff they will get full sick pay regardless of their Covid vaccination status, saying that it doesn’t “believe it’s right” to treat jabbed... View Article
Regeneration of Altrincham to include redevelopment of former House of Fraser site
January 24, 2022 9:57 amTrafford Council and Bruntwood Works are to transform a former House of Fraser department store site as part of their regeneration of Altrincham’s Stamford Quarter. The... View Article
The Bay appoints chief customer officer
January 18, 2022 7:54 amThe Bay has appointed Alexander Meyer as chief customer officer. With more than a decade of experience in marketing, digital transformation, product and business development in... View Article
Neiman Marcus makes leadership promotions
January 17, 2022 6:42 amNeiman Marcus has made two key promotions within its senior team as part of plans to support the department store chain’s growth plans. Vijay Karthik has... View Article
JC Penney appoints new executives to accelerate innovation
January 12, 2022 6:28 amJC Penney has made two executive appointments as it looks accelerate innovation. The US department store chain has appointed Sharmeelee Bala as chief information officer and... View Article
Stockmann sells department store properties in Tallin and Riga
January 5, 2022 8:17 amFinnish retail chain Stockmann has sold its department store properties in Tallinn and Riga to Viru Keemia Grupp in an €87 million deal. The proceeds from... View Article
New Selfridges owners unveil plans for luxury hotel at flagship Oxford Street store
January 4, 2022 1:51 pmThe new owners of Selfridges have confirmed plans to reopen the business’s old hotel as part of a revamp at the famous Oxford Street department store. The sale... View Article
