All Department stores articles – Page 111
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NewsRetail sales jump 5.4% in January as store prices fall at record rate
Retail sales in January rose 5.4% year on year as shoppers took advantage of falling store prices that dropped at record-breaking rates.
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NewsAnalysis: What can be learned from the exodus of chief executives?
The bosses of retailers including House of Fraser and Monsoon are dropping left, right and centre, so what exactly is going on?
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NewsInfographic: Valentine’s Day drives sales at John Lewis
Beauty, lingerie, flowers and bubbles drove sales at John Lewis Partnership’s stores as shoppers spent their cash on loved ones for Valentine’s Day.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Sports Direct - smoothing over the cracks?
Ahead of today’s update, the City worried that cracks were appearing in Sports Direct’s edifice, but they have been smoothed over.
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NewsHouse of Fraser to sponsor 2015 British Academy Television Awards
House of Fraser will be the title sponsor of the 2015 British Academy Television Awards (BAFTA).
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NewsHouse of Fraser boss John King steps down after eight years at helm
House of Fraser chief executive John King is stepping down after eight years to be succeeded by chief operating officer Nigel Oddy.
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AnalysisVideo: Consumers tell us how falling inflation affects them
The rate of CPI inflation dropped to 0.3% in January according to ONS figures, the lowest level since its records began.
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OpinionComment: A year and counting… when will Sports Direct hire a finance director?
Sports Direct gets curiouser and curiouser and it is surely time the lack a finance director is addressed at the retailer.
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NewsNeiman Marcus launches Instagram competition for spring fashion trends
Luxury fashion department store Neiman Marcus has used social media to launch a competition designed to increase online engagement.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise as omnichannel model beats snow disruption
Sales at John Lewis department stores rose 4.5% to £68.8m last week despite some areas of the country being hit by snow.
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NewsFootfall rises in second consecutive month for first time in a decade
Footfall soared at retailers across the UK last month as shoppers took advantage of low petrol prices and falling energy rates.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis ends financial year with 'solid' sales growth
John Lewis sales rose a “solid” 4.8% in the week to January 31, with growth partly driven by new season fashion stock finding favour with shoppers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to combat the North-South retail divide
Figures released by the Local Data Company revealed that the retail divide between the north and south of England is growing, with the number of vacant shops in the North now double the number in the South.
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NewsVacant shop rates reveal England's North-South retail divide
There are twice as many empty shops in towns and cities in the North of England than there are in the South, according to new figures.
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NewsSir Philip Green will need all his deal-making prowess to sell BHS, observers believe
A successful sale of BHS will rely on all of owner Sir Philip Green’s legendary deal-making prowess, industry sources believe.
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NewsSelfridges triples size of customer service area at London flagship
Selfridges has tripled the size of the customer service area at its London flagship on Oxford Street as part of a revamp.
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NewsWork to bring retail units to London's Centre Point gets underway
Work to bring a host of retail units to London’s iconic Centre Point is now underway.
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NewsAt a glance: BHS, the loss-making retailer put up for sale
As Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green puts BHS up for sale, Retail Week takes a detailed look at the history of the retailer.
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NewsSir Philip Green puts loss-making BHS business up for sale
Sir Philip Green has put BHS up for sale after receiving a number of takeover bids for the loss-making retailer.
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NewsBookseller Foyles to open second store outside of London
Bookseller Foyles has revealed plans to open a store at the Grand Central Birmingham shopping centre development.