Department Stores
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Dec- 2022 -5 December
John Lewis and Waitrose cut heating and lighting to tackle bills
John Lewis and Waitrose are set to reduce their energy consumption this winter, with the department store cutting its heating…
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2 December
Frasers Group acquires Amara
Frasers Group CEO Michael Murray has confirmed that the group has acquired Amara, a luxury homewares brand, as it looks…
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2 December
John Lewis confirms £500m rental home venture
The John Lewis Partnership has agreed a £500m joint venture with global investment company abrdn to deliver around 1,000 new…
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Nov- 2022 -29 November
Ikea invests £12m in cost of living support package
Ikea has announced that it is investing £12m in a pay increase and wellbeing support package for staff across the…
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24 November
Mothercare appoints new CEO as profit and sales stall
Babywear retailer Mothercare has announced the appointment of Daniel Le Vesconte as group CEO as it revealed a period of…
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22 November
John Lewis chair warns inflation is ‘hitting top line’ as spending falls
The chair of John Lewis has warned that inflation is “hitting the top line”, with the group witnessing a notable…
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Oct- 2022 -31 October
Harrods swings to profit in FY21
Harrods has revealed it has returned to profit for the year ending 29 January 2022 (FY21), as the group’s operating…
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4 October
John Lewis doubles down on rental as part of new sustainability pledges
The John Lewis Partnership has doubled down on its pledge to “protect and restore nature” with a set of new…
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Sep- 2022 -27 September
Frasers Group CEO to waive £1m salary
Frasers Group has confirmed that new CEO Michael Murray will waive his £1m base salary for the financial year ended…
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20 September
Selfridges’ owners eye first regional UK expansion in 20 years
Central Group Europe, Selfridge’s operating company, is said to be targeting regional cities in the UK for the first time…
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