House of Fraser names new chief executive
May 12, 2017 8:17 amDepartment store chain House of Fraser has appointed Alex Williamson as its new chief executive. Due to take up his position on 31 July, Williamson will... View Article
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John Lewis sales up 2.3% last week
May 10, 2017 8:21 amThe John Lewis department store chain increased its sales by 2.3% year-on-year last week. Of the three main trading areas, fashion saw the best growth with... View Article
John Lewis Partnership makes provision for potential costs of complying with National Minimum Wage
May 10, 2017 8:21 amThe John Lewis Partnership has revealed that it has made a provision of £36 million to cover the potential costs of complying with the National Minimum... View Article
Marks & Spencer names new chairman
May 5, 2017 8:13 amMarks and Spencer has appointed former Asda chief Archie Norman as its new chairman. Due to take up his role on 1 September, he will succeed... View Article
Sales at John Lewis down 1.8% last week
May 4, 2017 8:36 amJohn Lewis saw its sales edge down 1.8% year-on-year last week due to annualising of strong price match promotions in the same week last year. Home... View Article
Marks & Spencer appoints Jill McDonald to head up clothing, home and beauty category
May 3, 2017 8:22 amMarks & Spencer has appointed Halfords chief executive Jill McDonald to the new role of managing director for clothing, home and beauty. In her new position,... View Article
John Lewis launches National Treasures, a summer celebration of the UK’s favourite things
April 27, 2017 8:48 amJohn Lewis will be celebrating the UK’s favourite things, pastimes and quirks as part of its new summer campaign. Elements will include the ‘Summer Season’ which... View Article
John Lewis sales up 1.6% last week
April 26, 2017 7:17 amSales at John Lewis rose by 1.6% year-on-year last week as trade was still impacted by the later fall of Easter this year. The majority of... View Article
Marks & Spencer to open 36 new stores and close six
April 21, 2017 8:01 amMarks & Spencer is to open 36 stores in the next six months as part of a five year programme to improve its store estate. It... View Article
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