John Lewis weekly sales rise thanks to Back To School
John Lewis saw total sales rise 0.4 per cent year-on-year last week as it benefitted from back to school shopping.
The rise & fall of department stores
While some department stores are managing to report consecutive quarters of strengthened results, others aren't so much.
Bra recycling given spotlight in new M&S Swhop campaign
M&S has launched a new campaign that informs customers and encourages them to recycle their bras.
Debenhams names new CEO as chairman Terry Duddy quits
Debenhams has appointed turnaround specialist Stefaan Vansteenkiste as the new CEO.
Depop launches first UK pop-up space in Selfridges
Depop has opened a physical retail space in London's luxury department store, Selfridges.
Mixed weather drags John Lewis Partnership’s weekly sales
John Lewis Partnership’s weekly sales have declined by 2.8 per cent this week, thanks to mixed weather across the country.
Harrods appoints first ever digital & strategy director
Harrods has hired Burberry's digital commerce director Caitlin Innes to become its first digital and strategy director.
2/3 of House of Fraser stores might close down
Sports Direct is reportedly looking to close down as many House of Fraser stores as the previous management had planned to shut.
Debenhams working on new in-house brands
Debenhams is set to launch two new in-house womenswear labels this autumn as part of wider turnaround strategy.
M&S offers discount for use of own reusable containers
Marks & Spencer has introduced a new scheme that incentivises customers to bring their own re-usable containers.
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