Department Stores
John Lewis confirms shop reopening plans
John Lewis to close a further eight stores
The John Lewis department store has confirmed that eight of its shops will not reopen when lockdown restrictions end next month. The news follows a previous... View Article
John Lewis donates warm clothing to thousands of families during UK’s cold spell
The John Lewis department store is donating nearly 5,000 items of warm clothing to families in need due to this week’s cold weather. The items are... View Article
Frasers Group to close Jenners department store in Edinburgh
Frasers Group is to close the 180-year old Jenners department store in Edinburgh. The shop will shut its doors for the final time on 3 May... View Article
Boohoo acquires Debenhams brand and website
Boohoo has acquired the Debenhams brand and website for £55 million from the department store’s joint administrators. In a statement, the online fashion retailer said the acquisition... View Article
Harvey Nichols appoints chief executive
Harvey Nichols has promoted Manju Malhotra to the role of chief executive. Previously chief operating officer of the department store, she will be responsible for its... View Article
Royal Mail at Selfridges launches in London’s Oxford Street
Selfridges and Royal Mail have come together to launch an immersive experience spanning store and online at Selfridges’ London store. Called ‘Royal Mail at Selfridges’, the... View Article
Frasers Group in talks regarding rescue of Debenhams
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has announced that the business is currently in talks regarding a potential rescue of the Debenhams department store chain. The news follows... View Article
Debenhams to be wound down after rescue talks fail
The Debenhams department store chain is to be wound down after a rescue deal with JD Sports failed to materialise. The move will put 12,000 jobs... View Article
John Lewis gives update on Black Friday online trading
The John Lewis department store has revealed that it has shipped more than 2.5 million products to customers since it launched its Black Friday offers on... View Article
