Department Stores
John Lewis Partnership appoints director of strategy and commercial development.
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
Debenhams appoints new chief marketing officer
Debenhams has appointed Abigail Comber as its chief marketing officer. Due to join the department store chain on 7 January, Comber previously worked with British Airways... View Article
Debenhams to close 19 stores this month
Department store Debenhams is to shut down 19 UK stores this month as part of its previously announced plans to close 50 of its worst performing... View Article
John Lewis sales down 4.1% last week
The John Lewis department store chain has experienced a slower than usual start to its winter clearance sale despite a busy few days in the run-up... View Article
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