Department Stores
JC Penney to close over 240 stores
Debenhams to close a further five department stores
Debenhams is to close an further five department stores in a move that will put 1,000 jobs at risk. The shops are all situated in Hammerson... View Article
John Lewis to make protective gowns for the NHS
John Lewis is reopening its Lancashire textiles factory to enable it to make protective gowns for the NHS. Staff at the Herbert Parkinson factory usually sew... View Article
John Lewis and Waitrose launch soft toy competition for children
John Lewis and Waitrose have launched a soft toy design competition for children as they look to raise funds for the NHS. With children staying at... View Article
John Lewis launches virtual services to meet customers’ needs during lockdown
The John Lewis department store chain has adapted its in-store services and taken them online to cater for customers during the coronavirus crisis. Customers can now... View Article
Debenhams appoints administrators
Debenhams has appointed administrators in order to protect its UK business from the threat of legal action that could have pushed it into liquidation. The department... View Article
Debenhams to appoint administrators to protect business during covid-19 crisis
Debenhams has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators as it looks to protect itself from the threat of legal action from creditors while its... View Article
John Lewis department stores to close due to coronavirus
The John Lewis Partnership is to temporarily close its 50 John Lewis department stores on 23 March to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The... View Article
Kohl’s teams up with Lands’ End
Kohl’s has embarked on a new partnership with Lands’ End where it will offer the casual clothing retailer’s entire range on its website. In addition, some... View Article
John Lewis Partnership appoints director of strategy and commercial development.
The John Lewis Partnership has hired Nina Bhatia as executive director of strategy and commercial development. In her new role, she will to report to John... View Article
