DEPARTMENT STORES
House of Fraser CVA faces legal challenge from landlords in Scotland
John Lewis sales down 6.2% last week
John Lewis saw its sales decline by 6.2% year-on-year last week as the World Cup and Wimbledon impacted the department store's trade.
John Lewis appoints new non-exec director
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Andy Martin as a non-executive director of its Partnership Board and chair of its audit and risk committee.
John Lewis sales impacted by hot weather and World Cup last week
Sales at the John Lewis department store chain edged down 0.3% year-on-year last week as trading was affected by the heatwave and the World Cup.
John Lewis sales impacted by warm weather last week
Sales at the John Lewis department store chain declined by 7.9% last week compared to the same period last year as the hot weather hit trade.
John Lewis Partnership unveils new strategy as it warns on profit
The John Lewis Partnership has announced the next stage of its strategy for developing and strengthening its business but has warned that current full year profit will be lower than in the previous year.
John Lewis sales down 2.2% last week
Sales at John Lewis fell by 2.2% year-on-year last week as trade slowed at the weekend due to the hot weather.
Debenhams launches new local food company initiative
Debenhams is teaming up with independent local food companies as part of a new pilot scheme in Manchester and London.
House of Fraser CVA plans approved by creditors
House of Fraser has announced that its Company Voluntary Arrangement proposals have been approved by its creditors.
M&S partners with Microsoft on artificial intelligence initiative
Marks & Spencer is partnering with Microsoft in a new initiative that will test the integration of artificial intelligence technology in the retailer’s stores and wider business.
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