All Debenhams articles – Page 57
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NewsJohn Lovering to step down as Debenhams chairman
John Lovering is expected to step down as Debenhams chairman when the company releases its full year results on Thursday.
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OpinionUse retail’s voice for greater good
Retailers can use their connections with consumers to help good causes, says Jacqueline Gold
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OpinionLehman’s ghost laid to rest?
Tuesday was the anniversary of Lehman’s collapse, which a year ago sent retail sales plunging within hours of its demise.
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NewsDebenhams update reveals steady year
Debenhams has delivered a robust full-year trading update and said profits are likely to come in ahead of last year’s.
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NewsDebenhams on track to hit profits despite sales fall
Debenhams has forecast a rise in annual profit despite store revamps impacting on the retailer’s sales.
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NewsEBITDA and sales grow at House of Fraser
House of Fraser has given an solid update with EBITDA up 16% in the first half of the year.
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Henry Holland expected to be latest designer for Debenhams
Debenhams is expected to confirm that it has signed London Fashion Week designer Henry Holland as part of an expansion to its Designers at Debenhams range at its pre-close trading update next week.
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NewsDebenhams cuts costs with IT helpdesk automation
Debenhams has cut the costs of running its IT helpdesk by 25% with the deployment of a service management system that has allowed it to automate some processes.
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NewsSainsbury's in biggest ever Christmas recruitment drive
Sainsbury’s has launched its biggest ever pre-Christmas recruitment drive, hiring 20,000 seasonal staff.
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NewsDebenhams asks for improved supplier terms
Department store group Debenhams wrote to some of its suppliers last month, demanding that they meet its “minimum standard payment terms” by August 4.
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NewsDebenhams upgraded as margin prospects improve
City brokers have issued a raft of upgrades for Debenhams ahead of its pre-close update next month.
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NewsDebenhams sends extra stock to seaside shops
Debenhams is sending extra stock to its department stores in seaside towns to meet demand from the record number of people holidaying in the UK.
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AnalysisThe inspirations driving retail boardrooms
Sportsmen, philosophers and even the odd journalist have all inspired the UK’s retail chief executives. Charlotte Hardie talks to five familiar faces about those who have influenced them as they have scaled their very diverse career ladders
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AnalysisIs a wave of retail floats imminent?
The prospect of retail IPOs is rising, but the shaky economy and recent cash calls could make talk of floats so much hot air. By George MacDonald
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AnalysisMichael Sharp outlines his vision for Debenhams
Debenhams deputy chief Michael Sharp might keep a low profile – he hasn’t given an interview in three decades – but behind the quiet exterior is a highly driven man. Amy Shields meets him
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at…Debenhams
The inside opinion from resourcing manager Sajida Akhtar
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NewsDebenhams’ Sharp says price increases to hit 5%
Debenhams deputy chief executive Michael Sharp has forecast that prices will increase by 5 per cent as currency fluctuations continue.