Department Stores
Debenhams to appoint administrators to protect business during covid-19 crisis
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
Brown Thomas to open new Dundrum store
Hammerson has announced that Brown Thomas is to open a new flagship store at Dublin’s Dundrum Town Centre shopping destination. Following a complete refit, the shop... View Article
Debenhams’ parent company appoints Stephen Sunnucks as non-executive director
The Debenhams department store has appointed former New Look chief executive Stephen Sunnucks as a non-executive director of its parent company, Celine Jersey Topco. In addition... View Article
John Lewis & Partners sales down 2.5% last week
The John Lewis department store saw its total sales decline by 2.5% year-on-year last week as the retailer’s clearance sale came to an end and sales... View Article
Beales department store enters administration
The Beales department store chain has entered administration after “disappointing” Christmas trading. Founded in 1881, Beales operates 23 department stores and employs around 1,052 staff. The... View Article
Hudson’s Bay Company appoints president
Hudson’s Bay Company has appointed former Kikki.K chief executive Iain Nairn as president. Reporting directly to HBC chief executive Helena Foulkes, he will be responsible for driving growth and transformational... View Article
Beales warns of potential collapse
The Beales department store chain has warned that it could collapse into administration unless it can find a buyer for the business. The company is also... View Article
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