All Department stores articles – Page 75
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News
Today in Retail: M&S bonus ball keeps on rolling
Steve Rowe’s pay incentive is not just any bonus, it’s an M&S turnaround bonus – and a pretty substantial one at that.
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Interview
Interview: House of Fraser chairman on why all is on track
Despite the slew of executive departures and volatile trading, House of Fraser executive chairman Frank Slevin insists it’s on the right track.
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News
M&S slammed by unions for Rowe's £1.8m bonus
Union Usdaw has slammed Marks & Spencer over the proposed bonus scheme it has given new chief executive Steve Rowe.
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Black Friday growth slows as interest wanes, says Mastercard
Spending on Black Friday was up just 2.3% year-on-year across the retail sector, according to the latest figures from Mastercard’s Spending Pulse data.
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Opinion
Opinion: How will the future play out for House of Fraser?
Three years is a long time in retail. Rewind to late 2013 and House of Fraser was looking to be refloated on the London Stock Exchange after a seven-year absence.
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John Lewis sales boosted by final Black Friday deals
John Lewis posted an increase in revenues last week as its final Black Friday deals on Sunday and Monday drove sales.
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House of Fraser shelves plans for new distribution hub
House of Fraser has abolished plans for a major new distribution centre after a review of its operations, Retail Week can reveal.
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Today in Retail: The pricing headache facing retailers
There was some early Christmas cheer for consumers today, with festive prices poised to be at their lowest since 2013.
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News
Fortnum & Mason profits surge as provenance pays off
Fortnum & Mason has posted a jump in full-year profit as its iconic hampers and fast-growing online business drove sales.
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BHS court battle looms as pensions row continues
Hopes of plugging the BHS pension fund before Christmas are diminishing after advisers for Sir Philip Green clashed with pension regulators.
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Analysis
Etail Evolution: John Lewis' website through the years
The ecommerce journey of department store John Lewis differs from its main competitors as it’s early ecommerce steps were marked by the acquisition of the UK arm of Buy.com in 2001.
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News
Festive shop prices will be lower than three years ago
Shop prices will be lower than they were three years ago this Christmas, but inflationary pressures are poised to emerge in the new year.
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Analysis: Who remains in House of Fraser’s boardroom?
The executive exodus at House of Fraser is continuing after it emerged boss Nigel Oddy is stepping down in the new year.
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Opinion: Oddy's exit exposes House of Fraser challenges
The news that House of Fraser’s boss Nigel Oddy is quitting underlines the apparent extent of boardroom issues at the department store chain.
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News
House of Fraser fined for 'misleading' festive discounts
House of Fraser has been fined after it admitted misleading customers about discounts on its products ahead of Christmas last year.
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BHS: Petition urges Green to plug £571m pension deficit
Former BHS staff and trade union representatives will deliver a petition to Sir Philip Green urging him to plug the collapsed retailer’s pension deficit.
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Analysis
BHS: Primark, Sports Direct, Next take on vacant stores
The controversial collapse of BHS earlier this year left 163 empty stores across the UK.
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News
House of Fraser chief executive Nigel Oddy quits
House of Fraser boss Nigel Oddy has quit the business after less than two years in the role, the retailer has confirmed.
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News
BHS: Pensions Regulator hopeful of deal with Green
The Pensions Regulator insists the “door remains open” to strike a deal with former BHS owner Sir Philip Green to plug the retailer’s pension deficit.
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BHS: Field asks if Green's assets can be seized
The MP leading the probe of BHS’s collapse has asked the Pensions Regulator if Sir Philip Green’s assets could be seized to plug the chain’s pension deficit.