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Investor Consortium Celine to Retain Debenhams Ownership

The decision followed a statement that bids received for the British department store were not at an acceptable level.

Retail

Investor Consortium Celine to Retain Debenhams Ownership

The decision followed a statement that bids received for the British department store were not at an acceptable level.


Retail

Lord & Taylor Could Be Sold as Hudson's Bay Considers Options

Hudson’s Bay has already closed several Lord & Taylor stores, including the flagship Manhattan location after agreeing to sell the building on Fifth Avenue.

Retail

Lord & Taylor Could Be Sold as Hudson's Bay Considers Options

Hudson’s Bay has already closed several Lord & Taylor stores, including the flagship Manhattan location after agreeing to sell the building on Fifth Avenue.


Retail

The Unlikely Partnership That’s Driving Consumers Back to Big Retail

In an effort to drive foot traffic, Kohl’s is accepting Amazon returns in over 1,100 stores; Nordstrom will soon accept returns from Urbanoutfitters.com. These types of unlikely partnerships might be big retail’s smartest defence yet.

Retail

The Unlikely Partnership That’s Driving Consumers Back to Big Retail

In an effort to drive foot traffic, Kohl’s is accepting Amazon returns in over 1,100 stores; Nordstrom will soon accept returns from Urbanoutfitters.com. These types of unlikely partnerships might be big retail’s smartest defence yet.


Retail

Debenhams to Close 22 Stores Next Year, Threatening 1,200 Jobs

Lenders took control of the ailing retailer earlier this month in a process designed to keep its shops open at the expense of shareholders.

Retail

Debenhams to Close 22 Stores Next Year, Threatening 1,200 Jobs

Lenders took control of the ailing retailer earlier this month in a process designed to keep its shops open at the expense of shareholders.


Retail

Kohl's Shares Surge on Expansion of Amazon Return Partnership

The department chain store said it will begin accepting returns for Amazon customers at all of its stores, starting in July.

Retail

Kohl's Shares Surge on Expansion of Amazon Return Partnership

The department chain store said it will begin accepting returns for Amazon customers at all of its stores, starting in July.


Retail

The 5 Most Important Things a Brand Must Do When Building a Direct-to-Consumer Business

Labels that used to be available only at the local mall are changing their distribution models in order to build a direct, and hopefully more profitable, relationship with the consumer. But it's a tricky move to pull off.

Retail

The 5 Most Important Things a Brand Must Do When Building a Direct-to-Consumer Business

Labels that used to be available only at the local mall are changing their distribution models in order to build a direct, and hopefully more profitable, relationship with the consumer. But it's a tricky move to pull off.


Retail

Debenhams CEO Steps Down Following Takeover by Lenders

Chairman Terry Duddy will take over on an interim basis as the company seeks a successor to Sergio Bucher.

Retail

Debenhams CEO Steps Down Following Takeover by Lenders

Chairman Terry Duddy will take over on an interim basis as the company seeks a successor to Sergio Bucher.


Retail

Op-Ed | Department Stores Are Dead? Nobody Told Primark

Look more closely at British retailing, and it’s far from a uniform picture of Brexit-induced gloom.

Retail

Op-Ed | Department Stores Are Dead? Nobody Told Primark

Look more closely at British retailing, and it’s far from a uniform picture of Brexit-induced gloom.


Retail

Debenhams Set for Administration After Rejecting New Ashley Plan

Despite its long history, Debenhams has been battling for survival after a consumer shift online and to cheaper outlets destroyed 90 percent of its share value in the past year.

Retail

Debenhams Set for Administration After Rejecting New Ashley Plan

Despite its long history, Debenhams has been battling for survival after a consumer shift online and to cheaper outlets destroyed 90 percent of its share value in the past year.


Retail

Mike Ashley Floats New Plan for Debenhams

The British retail mogul has made a fresh bid to stave off a looming debt restructuring at Debenhams that would wipe out his equity.

Retail

Mike Ashley Floats New Plan for Debenhams

The British retail mogul has made a fresh bid to stave off a looming debt restructuring at Debenhams that would wipe out his equity.


Beauty

South African Department Store Woolworths Partners With Beyoncé Makeup Artist

Like many of its peers, Woolworths has invested heavily in its beauty business by partnering luxury international brands such as House of Chanel, Estée Lauder and Jo Malone.

Beauty

South African Department Store Woolworths Partners With Beyoncé Makeup Artist

Like many of its peers, Woolworths has invested heavily in its beauty business by partnering luxury international brands such as House of Chanel, Estée Lauder and Jo Malone.


Luxury

Luxury Expecting a Strong 2019

With many 2018 results falling short of forecasts, brands are coupling optimism for the year ahead with new retail strategies, in an attempt to maintain growth trajectories.

Luxury

Luxury Expecting a Strong 2019

With many 2018 results falling short of forecasts, brands are coupling optimism for the year ahead with new retail strategies, in an attempt to maintain growth trajectories.