Debenhams to close a further five department stores
May 7, 2020 7:37 amDebenhams is to close an further five department stores in a move that will put 1,000 jobs at risk. The shops are all situated in Hammerson... View Article
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John Lewis Partnership gives covid-19 trading update
April 22, 2020 7:26 amThe John Lewis Partnership has said that the coronavirus crisis has had a significant impact on the trading patterns of both its Waitrose and John Lewis... View Article
Debenhams to appoint administrators to protect business during covid-19 crisis
April 6, 2020 2:38 pmDebenhams 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
Beales department store enters administration
January 20, 2020 2:03 pmThe 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
Hudson’s Bay Company appoints president
January 15, 2020 4:34 amHudson’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
Beales warns of potential collapse
January 13, 2020 7:15 amThe 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
Debenhams to close 19 stores this month
January 6, 2020 5:12 amDepartment 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
John Lewis sales up 14.8% last week
December 11, 2019 2:00 pmSales 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
John Lewis sales down 2.3% last week
November 13, 2019 7:38 amThe 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
