Department Stores
Read the latest department store news here. Find out what’s happening across major department stores in the UK, including the likes of John Lewis Partnership, Marks & Spencer and Selfridges.
Frasers Group acquires Harvey Nichols in pre-pack deal
Frasers Group closes in on Harvey Nichols acquisition
Frasers Group is reported to be closing in on the acquisition of the struggling Harvey Nichols department store chain. According to Sky News, a rescue deal through…
Peter Ruis to step down as John Lewis MD and be succeeded by Will Kernan
The John Lewis Partnership has announced that Peter Ruis has decided to step down from his role as managing director of John Lewis to pursue new…
Selfridges launches Imagination Café for three-month residency
Selfridges has opened its Imagination Café at the centre of its London store, following the transformation of Dolly’s Café for a three-month residency. The new eatery…
Liberty promotes Laura Simpson to chief marketing officer
Liberty has promoted Laura Simpson to the position of chief marketing officer in a move that will see her continue in her role of managing director…
Next considers bid for Harvey Nichols department store chain
Next is considering making an offer for the Harvey Nichols department store chain. Sky News has reported that Next is drawing up plans to make a…
Harvey Nichols owner seeks sale after heavy losses
The billionaire owner of Harvey Nichols is understood to be considering selling the struggling department store chain after years of losses. According to reports, Sir Dickson…
Harrods unifies operations under new COO Andreas Efstathiou
Harrods has appointed Andreas Efstathiou as chief operating officer in a move that will integrate all of the retailer’s operations under a single leader. Currently Harrods’…
John Lewis invests £50m in five-store transformation programme
John Lewis is investing £50 million in the transformation of five stores in Glasgow, Cambridge, Leicester, Reading and Liverpool. The move forms part of a long-term…
Morleys appoints Melanie Smallwood as chief trading officer
Morley Department Stores has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Melanie Smallwood to the newly created role of chief trading officer. Due to join…
