M&S opens new 97,000 sq ft store at Lakeside
November 15, 2023 3:55 pmMarks & Spencer has today (Wednesday 15th November) officially opened its new store in Lakeside, owned by property company SGS and asset managed by Global Mutual.…
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Diversity in Retail Annual Report highlights progress and challenges in EDI
November 6, 2023 12:09 pmAuthor Natalie Fresen Diversity in Retail (DiR) has released its annual report, shedding light on the state of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) across the hospitality,…
John Lewis launches Black Friday deals earlier than ever as it introduces more payment options
November 3, 2023 10:35 amThe John Lewis department store has launched its Black Friday deals earlier than ever as it introduces more payment options for customers. With research from its…
Fortnum & Mason resumes EU exports after Brexit disruption
October 31, 2023 12:16 pmLondon’s luxury food emporium Fortnum & Mason has started delivering to customers in the European Union again, nearly two years after it stopped exports due to Brexit…
John Lewis Partnership appoints new Head of Brand and Store Experience
October 21, 2023 11:09 amPaul Jones has been appointed as John Lewis Head of Brand and Store Experience, reporting to Pan-Partnership Customer Director, Charlotte Lock. Starting on 8 January 2024, Jones’s…
M&S launch first menswear campagin in eight years
October 12, 2023 4:59 pmToday, M&S has launched its ‘Anything but Ordinary’ Autumn Menswear campaign – its first standalone menswear campaign since 2015 – marking a significant milestone for the…
Selfridges’ losses narrow after sales boost
October 11, 2023 8:30 amSelfridges has seen its full year losses narrow after revenue grew by 29% £843.7 million year-on-year. In the 52 weeks to 28 January 2023, the department…
John Lewis Oxford Street turns pink and blue in support of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2023
October 10, 2023 3:54 pm[Trigger warning]. In a poignant and heartwarming display of support, John Lewis Oxford Street has lit up in shades of pink and blue, marking the beginning…
Nordstrom hires Lisa Price as chief human resources officer
October 9, 2023 8:36 amUS department store Nordstrom has appointed Lisa Price as chief human resources officer. Price previously served as a member of the human resources team at Nordstrom…
