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Castore acquires Grenson

Castore acquires Grenson

Tesco, B&Q and John Lewis join forces for Dunnhumby media trials

Tesco, B&Q and John Lewis join forces for Dunnhumby media trials

Ocado begins hunt for successor to CEO Tim Steiner

Ocado begins hunt for successor to CEO Tim Steiner

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Department Stores

Department Stores focuses on the strategies, performance, and transformation of leading UK department store groups. This section examines trading updates, leadership changes, store formats, and digital innovation among major retail players. Retail Sector’s Department Stores coverage provides insight into how these multi-category retailers are adapting to evolving consumer expectations, online competition, and market pressures — offering retail professionals valuable intelligence on business models, partnerships, and growth strategies shaping the sector’s future.

Department Stores

Department Stores focuses on the strategies, performance, and transformation of leading UK department store groups. This section examines trading updates, leadership changes, store formats, and digital innovation among major retail players. Retail Sector’s Department Stores coverage provides insight into how these multi-category retailers are adapting to evolving consumer expectations, online competition, and market pressures — offering retail professionals valuable intelligence on business models, partnerships, and growth strategies shaping the sector’s future.

M&S announces £480m store investment plan

Marks and Spencer has announced a £480m plan to invest in 20 “bigger and better” stores over…

Independent department store Sandersons reports record festive sales

Independent department store Sandersons Boutique has hailed a record-breaking festive sales…

Ikea UK profits fall by nearly a fifth despite £2.2bn in sales

Ikea UK has announced that its profits have fallen nearly a fifth to £49.6m, despite posting…

Acquisitions boost Frasers profits by 53% 

Frasers has welcomed a strong performance in its half-year results, with pre-tax profits…

Fenwick sells Bond Street store for £430m

Fenwick, the 140-year-old department store, has announced that it will be closing its New…

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…

Frasers Group acquires Amara

Frasers Group CEO Michael Murray has confirmed that the group has acquired Amara, a luxury…

John Lewis confirms £500m rental home venture

The John Lewis Partnership has agreed a £500m joint venture with global investment company…

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…

Mothercare appoints new CEO as profit and sales stall

Babywear retailer Mothercare has announced the appointment of Daniel Le Vesconte as group…