House of Fraser

Debenhams ratings downgraded by Moody’s

Debenhams has had its ratings downgraded for a second time in two months by ratings agency Moody’s. Moody’s Investors Service…

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Sports Direct to rescue Evans Cycles with half of its stores to shutter

Sports Direct is to rescue Evans Cycles after it fell into administration on 7 September, with owner Mike Ashley saying…

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Sofa.com to replace ScS at House of Fraser

Furniture specialists Sofa.com is set to introduce its products to seven House of Fraser outlets, replacing some of the ScS…

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ScS to pull concessions from House of Fraser

Furniture and floorings retail chain, ScS, has announced it will cease trading within House of Fraser stores in its trading…

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Debenhams ‘could close a third of its stores’

It is rumoured Debenhams could be closing up to a third of its stores following a series of profit warnings…

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House of Fraser’s Manchester Kendal store to close

House of Fraser has confirmed the closure of its flagship Kendals department store in Manchester, after rescue talks with landlords…

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C.Banner considers sale of Hamley’s

C.Banner is said to be considering the sale of Hamley’s a week after it posted a 2016 fall from £1.7m…

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Karen Millen buys Coast’s UK operations out of administration

Karen Millen has agreed to buy certain parts of the Coast’s UK business out of administration. Under Karen Millen, Coast…

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Sports Direct acquires HoF Glasgow store in ‘Harrods of the North’ ambition

House of Fraser today (Friday 12 October) vowed to create the “Harrods of the North” – after announcing a £95m…

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The future of the department store is in ‘science-driven’ marketing

Once classed the pillars of our high-streets, department stores are now facing troubled times. They’ve developed a reputation for being…

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