House of Fraser

How Wesfarmers’ takeover strategy almost sent Homebase ‘down under’

There are few home comforts for Homebase right now. The DIY chain confirmed on August 31 that it will close…

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Sports Direct rules out Debenhams takeover

Sports Direct has quashed speculation that it could increase its 30% stake in embattled department store Debenhams with a buyout…

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How can retailers utilise queuing psychology?

Retailers must do everything they can to ensure that for customers, their waiting time at the till is not perceived…

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CVA and closure rumours loom as Debenhams appoints KPMG

Debenhams has reportedly appointed audit advisors KPMG to explore restructuring plans, prompting rumours of stores closures and a CVA. The…

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Quiz to take £400,000 hit from House of Fraser collapse

House of Fraser is expected to receive a £400,000 cash injection from fashion retailer Quiz. Ahead of its AGM the…

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House of Fraser property plans revealed

An announcement is expected to be made later this week concerning the closure of more House of Fraser stores. “Greedy…

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House of Fraser Oxford Street store saved but 627 warehouse jobs still at risk

House of Fraser’s flagship Oxford Street store has been saved from closure by its new owners. The store was due…

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Is your omnichannel strategy costing or saving you money?

For retailers that operate both online and physical stores, an ongoing challenge is to find a way to compete directly…

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House of Fraser woes push Mulberry into £3m loss

Designer fashion brand Mulberry has issued a profit warning following the financial woes of House of Fraser. With the company,…

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House of Fraser cancels all online orders

Struggling retailer House of Fraser has cancelled all online orders and will refund customers who have not received their products.…

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