Department Stores
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Nov- 2020 -4 November
M&S swings to first loss in 94 years
Marks and Spencer has swung to a pre-tax loss of £87.6m in the half-year ended 26 September, down from the…
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2 November
John Lewis Partnership launches charity Christmas campaign
John Lewis and Waitrose have announced the launch of a “major campaign” next month which will provide a “lifeline” for…
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Oct- 2020 -26 October
Debenhams bidders given midweek deadline for £300m rescue deal
Potential suitors for the embattled department store chain Debenhams have been given a midweek deadline to make a £300m rescue…
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20 October
Hamleys to axe a quarter of staff
Iconic toy retailer Hamleys is reportedly set to cut more than a quarter of its London workforce. According to The…
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15 October
Dunelm reports ‘very strong’ first quarter trading
Dunelm has reported “very strong’’ first quarter trading for the 13-week period ended 26 September with results coming in ahead…
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14 October
Matalan profits drops by 44% at end Q2
Profit at retail chain Matalan dropped 44% to £25.8m during the 13 week period ending 29 August as the retailer…
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Sep- 2020 -28 September
John Lewis launches new virtual Christmas shop for consumers
Earlier this month John Lewis announced a £635m pre-tax loss for the half-year period ended July 2020. The department store…
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24 September
Richest man in India interested in Debenhams acquisition
India’s richest man is reportedly one of the parties interested in making a bid to acquire Debenhams, according to Sky…
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17 September
Next raises forecast amid ‘resilient’ performance
Next has announced that full price sales were down by 33% in the first half of the year, following the…
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16 September
Nectar points given with Argos purchases for first time
Sainsbury’s has revealed that Nectar points will now be offered with Argos purchases for the first time ever. The supermarket…
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