Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Archie Norman Archie Norman has spent the last six years overseeing food and fashion group M&S’s turnaround plan as it looks to re-establish its brand, win back consumers and return to profit. Mark Price With John Lewis in peril, could we see Lord Mark Price return to the Partnership? Sound familiar?

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 14, 2024

Despite only just returning to the black, Kankiwala says the partnership is “absolutely on target” to increase its profits tenfold to £400m by 2027/28. Sister chain John Lewis will also be receiving new store fits in some of its locations. We’ve secured the funding we need for the four years of the plan.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 30, 2023

While I am disappointed the group has not returned to growth under my leadership, I am proud of the progress we have made towards achieving our strategic objectives,” said Ilczynski. “I I believe the group is positioned for success, with highly-capable executive teams across both marketplaces and a clear focus.”

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 14, 2024

John Lewis Partnership made a big hire last week, hiring its former fashion boss Peter Ruis as executive director to lead the turnaround of its department store business. Crucially, he has also fronted a turnaround at John Lewis in his first stint at the department store when he was buying and brand director.

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 14, 2024

However, last year, advisers warned that it faced “extreme challenges” in making money from its scheme in West Ealing with planning documents revealing the development could result in a negative return of £57m for the business. The Partnership is to remain fully co-owned,” said Michel.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The funding structure works by leveraging finance which, more often than not, results in firms borrowing money against the retailer’s balance sheet – in turn generating debt – to use for investment. This begs the question of whether the financing structure still lends itself well to the retail sector?

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365 Retail

JANUARY 9, 2024

Retail Spending Dips Clothing and department store spending returned to a decline after a November spike, potentially due to earlier promotional activities by retailers. Popular releases like ‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget’ and ‘The Crown’s final series contributed to this trend.

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A1 Retail

MARCH 8, 2022

The return to offices and increased socialising, combined with pent-up demand, encouraged Brits to invest more in their wardrobes and appearances in February. percent and department stores returned to growth (2.1 Spending on non-essential items, however, saw strong growth (14.5 Clothing saw a sizeable uplift of 15.0

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

These spending initiatives – modest though they are – are much easier said than financed, since Japan is already saddled with massive government debt of approximately 230 per cent of the country’s annual gross domestic product (GDP). per cent, department stores were up 42.8 Thailand keeps the lid on. billion (US$1.6

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Bergh, who has served as president and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co since 2011, is reflecting on his legacy as he prepares to hand over the reins of the $6 billion global business to his successor Michelle Gass, the former CEO of American department store chain Kohl’s, who joined Levi’s earlier this year.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Spending on essential items saw a smaller uplift than September, as fuel spend returned to modest growth after last month’s surge. per cent, as fuel spend returned to modest growth (5.5 While shopping at supermarkets and food & drink specialist stores grew 14.2 per cent – slightly less than September’s uplift of 14.4

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The news came a month after White said that her big five-year plan that she promised would deliver £400m a year in profits at the department store and grocery group would be delayed by two years. Boohoo’s former finance director Neil Catto joined McGeorge earlier this month, replacing CFO Elizabeth Lake.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Secondly, having a strong e-commerce channel enables customers to find products online that they may have struggled to locate in-store. We believe the retailers that will genuinely thrive tomorrow will understand that success requires agility across the entire organisation, not just in a specific channel.

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A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Shopping at clothing and department stores declined, as one in four are cutting back on new clothes and accessories. per cent) since February 2021, while specialist food and drink stores returned to growth (0.6 per cent month-on-month) as did department stores (-4.3 Spending on utilities increased 45.2

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A1 Retail

MAY 10, 2022

per cent year-on-year, with nine in 10 concerned about the impact of rising household bills on their finances. The proportion of Brits feeling concerned about the impact of higher household bills on their finances remained high at 90 per cent. per cent, department stores returned to growth (1.3 per cent vs.18.8

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A1 Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2021

However, worries about inflation persist, with 90 per cent concerned that the rising cost of everyday items will negatively impact their household finances. per cent and department stores and pharmacy, health and beauty retailers rose 3.6 Consumer card spending grew 13.3 Pubs, bars & clubs benefited from a 43.5

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

per cent rise in consumer price inflation – as the cost-of-living crunch continues to put pressure on Brits’ personal finances. per cent), as did department stores (-1.0 Consumer card spending grew 3.5 per cent year-on-year in October – higher than in September (1.8 per cent) but well below the 8.8 per cent versus -3.5

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A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The gradual return of workers to UK offices, and parents preparing their children for the new school year, has also given retailers a welcome boost. Department stores also benefited, recording a 4.4 Department stores also benefited, recording a 4.4 per cent, while taxi and fuel spending also increased to 20.6

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A1 Retail

JANUARY 3, 2023

While face-to-face shopping returned to growth, the retail sector struggled due to a fall in household spending and a reduction in average transaction values . percent rise in fuel spend, driven by surging petrol and diesel prices and increased car use, as life returned to normal following almost two years of Covid-19 restrictions.

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A1 Retail

JUNE 8, 2021

The wet weather in early May was not enough to deter consumers from returning to shops, with overall spending on non-essential items rising 5.8 percent) and department stores (8.6 percent growth among 16-24-year olds, as younger consumers returned to socialising at the earliest possible opportunity. percent and 19.4

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Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 12, 2023

But it has managed to be the second largest clothing retailer in the United States, behind Amazon, another retailer that doesn’t have the best assortment in clothing, a key department store staple. But what both retailers offer is good value for your money. Lampert is credited with much of this lack of investment.

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