All Department stores articles – Page 203
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales hit by Easter comparatives
Sales at John Lewis have suffered from the calendar effect of the fall of Easter this year, slumping 6.7 per cent in the week to April 4.
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AnalysisWhat are you doing on Twitter?
The micro-blogging website is this year’s internet phenomenon, so can Twitter form part of a serious marketing and customer insight strategy for retailers? Joanna Perry investigates
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Macy’s credit rating reduced to junk status
Macy’s had its credit rating reduced to junk status by ratings agency Moody’s.
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Subhiksha seeks to avoid liquidation
Department store Subhiksha is poised to go to court to avoid liquidation.
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NewsHarrods to open in Kuala Lumpur
Harrods is poised to open a store in the heart of the Malaysian capital’s shopping district in Kuala Lumpur.The iconic department store group will open the store on Saturday within the shopping complex Suria KLCC, which is situated next to the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur.The store, which is called ...
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NewsHalf of Brits fear losing their jobs, according to Asda survey
Half the population fear losing their jobs during the next six months and two thirds would be prepared to take a pay cut or a reduction in hours to avoid being made redundant, according to an Asda survey.The survey of 1,000 people also found that half expect their pay to ...
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NewsJohn Lewis department stores report ‘strongest week’
John Lewis department stores delivered their strongest performance of the first half so far in the week to March 28, when sales fell 2 per cent.
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John Lewis Partnership reports sales fall
The John Lewis Partnership suffered a sales fall last week at its eponymous department stores and supermarket chain Waitrose.
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John Lewis makes marketing director redundant
John Lewis has streamlined its management team in a bid to accelerate decision-making decisions at the department store chain.
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GalleryGlobus: Switzerland’s branded houses
Department store operator Globus has two fresh stores in one city that are a model of brand cohesion. John Ryan reports from Bern
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Marks & Spencer mid-season Sale begins tomorrow
Marks & Spencer’s mid-season Sale will begin tomorrow, when prices on selected lines will be cut by as much as 50 per cent.
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Selfridges makes redundancies
Selfridges has made 12 head office positions redundant after a consultation period with 31 staff.
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HSBC places stake in Debenhams
Updated: HSBC has placed a 13.1 per cent stake in Debenhams, previously held by collapsed Icelandic investor Baugur.
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Operating in a downturn: strategies for success
It’s not all doom and gloom. The big hitters had lots of practical insight into surviving the crunch at this year’s Retail Week Conference. We summarise some of the hot topics discussed at the event
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Debenhams considers second shot at Russia
Debenhams is in negotiations with potential franchise partners to open stores in Russia after putting plans for the country on hold last year.
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GalleryTesco MyLiberec – Liberec, Czech Republic
My Liberec is the first instance of Tesco’s new department store format in the Czech Republic.
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February sales volume growth slows
The volume of retail sales in February was 0.4 per cent higher than last year, showing the lowest growth rate since September 1995.
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John Lewis reveals new face of menswear campaign
John Lewis has signed model Matthew Avedon as the face of John Lewis’ spring/summer menswear fashion campaign.
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John Lewis rejigs home as it drives fashion sales
John Lewis buying director for home Maureen Dunn has left the department store group.
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Undervalued retailers on Micky Jagtiani’s radar
Debenhams shareholder and boss of Dubai-based Landmark Group Micky Jagtiani has said that he sees opportunities to invest in under-valued retailers.