Latest News: department stores
April 6, 2020 2:38 pm
Published by Angela Beevers
Debenhams has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators as it looks to protect itself from the threat of legal action from creditors while its... View Article
January 20, 2020 2:03 pm
Published by Angela Beevers
The Beales department store chain has entered administration after “disappointing” Christmas trading. Founded in 1881, Beales operates 23 department stores and employs around 1,052 staff. The... View Article
January 15, 2020 4:34 am
Published by Angela Beevers
Hudson’s Bay Company has appointed former Kikki.K chief executive Iain Nairn as president. Reporting directly to HBC chief executive Helena Foulkes, he will be responsible for driving growth and transformational... View Article
January 13, 2020 7:15 am
Published by Angela Beevers
The Beales department store chain has warned that it could collapse into administration unless it can find a buyer for the business. The company is also... View Article
January 6, 2020 5:12 am
Published by Angela Beevers
Department store Debenhams is to shut down 19 UK stores this month as part of its previously announced plans to close 50 of its worst performing... View Article
December 11, 2019 2:00 pm
Published by Angela Beevers
Sales at the John Lewis department store were up 14.8% year-on-year last week after the retailer achieved a strong end to its Black Friday campaign. Fashion sales... View Article
November 13, 2019 7:38 am
Published by Angela Beevers
The John Lewis department store’s sales declined by 2.3% last week compared to the corresponding week in 2018. Trade was boosted by promotions in the lighting,... View Article
November 6, 2019 5:14 am
Published by Angela Beevers
Sales at the John Lewis department store chain fell by 10.4% year-on-year last week. Fashion sales dropped by 16.6%, although sales of beauty items and premium... View Article
October 9, 2019 6:57 am
Published by Angela Beevers
The John Lewis & Partners department store saw its total sales climb by 23.1% on the same week last year as the retailer benefited from the... View Article