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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.

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…
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Liberty promotes Laura Simpson to chief marketing officer

Liberty promotes Laura Simpson to chief marketing officer

13 July 2026 by Angela Beevers

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…

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Next considers bid for Harvey Nichols department store chain

Next considers bid for Harvey Nichols department store chain

06 July 2026 by Angela Beevers

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…

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Harvey Nichols owner seeks sale after heavy losses

Harvey Nichols owner seeks sale after heavy losses

29 June 2026 by Angela Beevers

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…

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Harrods unifies operations under new COO Andreas Efstathiou

Harrods unifies operations under new COO Andreas Efstathiou

23 June 2026 by Angela Beevers

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’…

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John Lewis invests £50m in five-store transformation programme

John Lewis invests £50m in five-store transformation programme

17 June 2026 by Angela Beevers

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…

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Morleys appoints Melanie Smallwood as chief trading officer

Morleys appoints Melanie Smallwood as chief trading officer

01 April 2026 by Angela Beevers

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…

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Morleys appoints new chief executive

Morleys appoints new chief executive

18 December 2025 by Angela Beevers

Morleys Department Stores has appointed Ray Clacher as its new chief executive He will succeed Allan Winstanley who will be stepping down at the end of…

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Harrods appoints chief retail officer

Harrods appoints chief retail officer

23 November 2025 by Angela Beevers

Harrods has promoted Mark Blundell to the position of chief retail officer. Blundell joined the retailer in 2018 as head of retail projects and retail services…

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Fenwick unveils 2025 Christmas window displays

Fenwick unveils 2025 Christmas window displays

03 November 2025 by Angela Beevers

Fenwick’s flagship store in Newcastle has unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 Christmas window display which is a modern reinterpretation of ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens.…

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