Department Stores
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Aug- 2020 -17 August
Selfridges launches sustainability initiative
Selfridges has announced the launch of a โtransformationalโ sustainability initiative entitled Project Earth. The initiative builds upon previous steps the…
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11 August
Debenhams cuts 2,500 jobs
Embattled department store chain Debenhams has cut 2,500 staff roles.ย The retailer said that the job cuts, believed to be…
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4 August
John Lewis launches supplier framework
John Lewis and Partners has announced the launch of a supplier engagement programme entitled โBetter Jobsโ to all of its…
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Jul- 2020 -29 July
Next performance โbetter than expectedโ in Q2
Next has announced that full-price sales in its second quarter fell by only 28%, welcoming the โbetter than expectedโ results…
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29 July
John Lewis appoints new executive director for people
John Lewis has appointed Nikki Humphrey as executive director for people. Humphrey joins from Virgin Atlantic where she held the…
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28 July
Selfridges to axe 450 roles
Selfridges has outlined plans to cut 450 roles across its business, equating to a 14% reduction of its total headcount.…
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28 July
Harrods boss warns tourists may not return until 2022
The managing director of the iconic department store Harrods has warned that US and Asian tourists may not return until…
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27 July
Debenhams seeks potential buyer
Debenhams has confirmed that administrators are considering its sale to a third party in a bid to lead the business…
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17 July
John Lewis extends Co-op partnership
John Lewis has announced plans to extend its click-and-collect delivery partnership with the Co-op to over 500 stores by the…
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13 July
Debenhams to reopen all remaining stores in Scotland
Department store Debenhams is to reopen nine stores in Scotland from today (13 July), following the โsuccessful reopeningโ of its…
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