John Lewis shortlists 6 start-ups for in-store innovation scheme
The John Lewis Partnership has shortlisted six entrepreneurial firms for its JLab innovation programme.
Philip Day eyes empty M&S and House of Fraser stores
Edinburgh Woollen Mill CEO Philip Day is reportedly hoping to place a formal bid on a small number of M&S and HoF stores.
450 new jobs up for grabs at M&S’s new warehouse
Marks and Spencer is looking to hire 450 permanent staff for full and part time roles at its new national distribution centre.
Liberty on sale for £300m as shareholders eye up bidders
Liberty London has reportedly been put up for sale for £300 million by its largest shareholders.
John Lewis Partnership weekly sales steadies
John Lewis Partnership weekly sales growth has plateaued, as its eponymous department store chain dragged the overall results.
“Oldest department store in the world” Bennetts enters administration
A Derbyshire-based department store, dubbed the oldest department store in the world, has collapsed into administration.
Debenhams secures £40m cash injection to ease funding crisis
Debenhams has secured a short-term cash injection of £40 million after lenders agreed to extend the retailer's overdraft limit.
500 jobs safe as House of Fraser secures Belfast store’s future
House of Fraser's Belfast store has been saved from closure after a new deal with landlords was agreed.
M&S relocates & upsizes St Helens store after closing last year
Marks & Spencer has revealed plans to open a new full-line, 40,000sq ft anchor store in St Helens.
280 job cuts as House of Fraser warehouse shuts down
House of Fraser’s Wellingborough distribution centre is poised to shut down this spring, leading to 280 job cuts.
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