John Lewis Partnership reports slump in profit
March 8, 2018 7:13 pmThe John Lewis Partnership has reported a steep drop in full year profit after what it described as a “challenging” year. In the year to 27... View Article
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John Lewis sales down 14.4% last week after snow disrupted trade
March 7, 2018 8:16 amSales at the John Lewis department store chain were down 14.4% year-on-year last week after the snowy weather impacted sales and disrupted operations. Electricals and home... View Article
House of Fraser appoints chief product and trading officer
February 22, 2018 9:43 amThe House of Fraser department store group has appointed David Walker-Smith as its chief product and trading officer. Having worked in retail, buying and merchandising for... View Article
John Lewis sales down 0.7% last week
February 21, 2018 8:09 amThe John Lewis department store chain saw its sales edge down 0.7% year-on-year last week despite Valentine’s Day driving an uplift in several categories. Fashion sales... View Article
John Lewis sales up 1.7% last week
February 14, 2018 7:41 amSales at the John Lewis department store chain increased by 1.7% year-on-year last week after the retailer enjoyed a strong sales uplift in its electricals and... View Article
Selfridges launches in-store boxing gym as part of latest campaign
February 13, 2018 8:12 amSelfridges has opened what it says is the world’s first fully-functioning in-store boxing gym at its Oxford Street store in London. The Boxing Gym is a... View Article
HBC names new chief executive
February 7, 2018 5:50 amHBC, the owner of the Hudson’s Bay and Saks Fifth Avenue department stores, has appointed Helena Foulkes as its new chief executive. Due to take up... View Article
Marks & Spencer announces store closures
February 1, 2018 8:14 amMarks & Spencer is to close six stores by the end of April as part of plans to reposition around a quarter of its clothing and... View Article
House of Fraser appoints buying and merchandising director
January 31, 2018 8:03 amDepartment store chain House of Fraser has appointed Simon Pickering to the newly expanded role of buying and merchandising director for apparel and accessories. With 25... View Article
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