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.
Selfridges launches Imagination Café for three-month residency
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…
Morleys appoints new chief executive
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…
Harrods appoints chief retail officer
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…
Fenwick unveils 2025 Christmas window displays
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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