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
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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
Debenhams unveils new strategy
April 20, 2017 8:41 amDebenhams has revealed that it may consider closing up to ten of its 176 stores as it unveiled a new strategy in which it will aim... View Article
John Lewis sales up 11.7% last week
April 20, 2017 7:26 amJohn Lewis increased its sales by 11.7% year-on-year last week as the retailer enjoyed strong trading in the run-up to Easter. Fashion sales climbed by 10.3%... View Article
House of Fraser posts rise in full year profits
April 18, 2017 8:19 amDepartment store chain House of Fraser has reported an increase in profits in the year to 28 January despite “challenging” trading conditions. Pre-tax profit before exceptional... View Article
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