Debenhams launches new local food company initiative
June 26, 2018 8:17 amDebenhams is teaming up with independent local food companies as part of a new pilot scheme in Manchester and London. The scheme is being tested in... View Article
Department Store News
House of Fraser CVA plans approved by creditors
June 22, 2018 3:15 pmHouse of Fraser has announced that its Company Voluntary Arrangement proposals have been approved by its creditors. The creditors’ meetings for House of Fraser (Stores) Limited... View Article
M&S partners with Microsoft on artificial intelligence initiative
June 22, 2018 3:12 pmMarks & Spencer is partnering with Microsoft in a new initiative that will test the integration of artificial intelligence technology in the retailer’s stores and wider... View Article
House of Fraser announces new product and trade strategy
June 22, 2018 8:13 amDepartment store chain House of Fraser is to embark on a new product and trade strategy as it takes further steps to transform its business. The... View Article
John Lewis sales boosted by Father’s Day last week
June 20, 2018 8:21 amJohn Lewis saw sales at its department stores increase by 5.7% year-on-year last week as it benefited from shoppers purchasing Father’s Day gifts and taking advantage... View Article
John Lewis sales up 4.2% last week
June 13, 2018 7:40 amSales at the John Lewis department store chain last week rose by 4.2% on the same week last year as the retailer benefited from price matching... View Article
House of Fraser to close 31 stores through CVA plans
June 7, 2018 8:55 amThe House of Fraser department store chain has confirmed that it is to seek approval for Company Voluntary Arrangement proposals that will see 31 of its... View Article
John Lewis sales edged up 0.1% last week
June 6, 2018 8:16 amSales at the John Lewis department store business edged up 0.1% year-on-year last week. Electricals and home technology had a strong week with sales rising by... View Article
John Lewis acquires home improvements company Opun
June 5, 2018 5:55 amThe John Lewis Partnership has acquired Opun, a company which manages home improvement projects on behalf of customers. The retailer said the acquisition will strengthen its... View Article
