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AnalysisIs Jason Tarry the right choice to turn things round at John Lewis?
The appointment of former long-serving Tesco executive Jason Tarry as the next chair of John Lewis has been welcomed as a return to retailing focus. However, experts agree the former boss of the UK and Ireland business of the UK’s largest retailer has a big job ahead of him
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NewsJohn Lewis names former Tesco boss Tarry as new chair
Former Tesco UK chief executive Jason Tarry has been appointed chair of the John Lewis Partnership, succeeding Dame Sharon White.
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InterviewQ&A: Retail guru Sophie Mirman on her journey from SockShop to Trotters
As Mirman opens Trotters’ fourth concession in the crème de la crème of the UK’s department stores, Retail Week caught up with her on the story so far, and what’s coming next.
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NewsNew Frasers director is boyfriend of Mike Ashley’s daughter
New Frasers Group director David Al-Mudallal is the boyfriend of owner Mike Ashley’s daughter, it has been revealed.
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NewsExclusive: M&S drafts in ex-Morrisons director to top stores role
Marks & Spencer has appointed a former Morrisons retail operations boss to become its director of central store operations.
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AnalysisNext: What’s in store for the fashion giant as a ‘new era’ beckons?
After yet another stellar performance from Next, Retail Week looks ahead to the fashion and home group’s “new era” and its plans to continue on an upward trajectory
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GalleryHarrods celebrates 175 years of trading with year-long special
Harrods is celebrating 175 years of the brand’s establishment with a year-long anniversary celebration.
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NewsNext beats expectations to post record profits as sales soar
Next has reported record profits ahead of expectations as sales soared in the full year ending January 31, 2024.
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NewsHarvey Nichols cuts jobs to address cost pressures
Department store business Harvey Nichols is to axe roles at its head office as it seeks to position itself for success after a tough period.
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GalleryInside Liberty’s ‘first of its kind’ fragrance lounge
Luxury department store Liberty has opened doors to a “first-of-its-kind fragrance destination” in the heart of London.
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AnalysisNew John Lewis boss Peter Ruis on first steps to restoring retailer’s mojo
Staff at John Lewis Partnership may once again have missed out on their beloved bonus – for the second year in a row – but at least the famous retailer is back in the black.
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NewsExclusive: Next Beauty CEO exits after nearly five years
Next Beauty’s chief executive Amanda Scott has stepped down from her role at the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJohn Lewis scraps bonus again despite return to profit
John Lewis Partnership has returned to profit following a period of losses as it enters a year of “significant investment” to refresh its plan.
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NewsFrasers Group puts Matches into administration
Frasers Group is putting online luxury fashion retailer Matchesfashion into administration after buying it less than three months ago.
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NewsM&S co-chief Katie Bickerstaffe to leave after two years
Marks & Spencer joint chief executive Katie Bickerstaffe is set to leave the company to pursue a portfolio career.
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NewsExclusive: John Lewis to make record investment in staff pay
John Lewis Partnership is to invest £116m in higher staff pay, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsM&S claims victory in court battle over Marble Arch store
Marks & Spencer has claimed victory over its Marble Arch store plans after the High Court ruled Michael Gove’s decision to block the redevelopment was “unlawful”.
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NewsFrasers strengthens board with four ‘high-calibre’ directors
Frasers has appointed four new executive directors to its board, reaffirming “the group’s confidence in its long-term growth and elevation strategy”.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership drafts in former Tesco director to board
John Lewis Partnership has appointed a former Tesco and Dunnhumby director as a non-executive on its board.
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NewsNew John Lewis boss pledges to make business ‘even more special’
Peter Ruis, the new leader of John Lewis, has vowed to make the retailer special again as he embarks on a programme to rekindle shoppers’ love affair with the famous department store business.