Department Store News
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.
John Lewis Partnership returns to profit but will not pay bonus
Top Tips for showcasing your Loss Prevention Team in the Team of the Year Award
Considering entry to The People in Retail Awards 2024? Here are 3 tips to showcase your people-centric excellence: To submit an entry for Team of the Year in... View Article
John Lewis Partnership considers cutting 11,000 jobs
The John Lewis Partnership has confirmed that it is looking to make further reductions across its workforce over the next five years. The news follows a... View Article
John Lewis announces new head of department store firm to kickstart turnaround
John Lewis has confirmed it has hired former director Peter Ruis to head up the department store business to kickstart the retail division’s turnaround. The ex-chief... View Article
Kohl’s appoints new board director
US department store chain Kohl’s has appointed Wendy Arlin to its board of directors. The move forms part of an ongoing board refreshment process at Kohl’s... View Article
Greggs teams up with Fenwick on first fine dining bistro
Greggs is collaborating with the Fenwick department store in Newcastle to launch a bistro serving a multi-course menu of fine-dining interpretations of its bakes and sweet... View Article
John Lewis expands in-store services offering with launch of Randox Health clinics
John Lewis has teamed up with Randox Health to offer a range of health programmes aimed at preventative healthcare. The department store said the move forms... View Article
Tree-mendous charity favourite returns for shoppers this festive season
‘Giving Trees’ are back in all Waitrose and John Lewis shops this festive season, helping to raise donations for the John Lewis Partnership’s ‘Building Happier Futures’... View Article
PiRA24 Judge Interview: Sean Ghouse, Fortnum & Mason
Meet Sean Ghouse, the UK Retail Director for Fortnum & Mason and a seasoned retail professional with almost 30 years of experience. Sean’s journey started part-time... View Article
M&S opens new 97,000 sq ft store at Lakeside
Marks & Spencer has today (Wednesday 15th November) officially opened its new store in Lakeside, owned by property company SGS and asset managed by Global Mutual.... View Article
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