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Retail

Sales at John Lewis Hit by Snow Storm

The snow storms that blasted Britain last week also battered the department store chain, with weekly sales slumping more than 14 percent.

Retail

Sales at John Lewis Hit by Snow Storm

The snow storms that blasted Britain last week also battered the department store chain, with weekly sales slumping more than 14 percent.


Retail

UK Retailers Endure Worst July in Eight Years

British shops saw a dip in sales last month, adding to evidence consumers are cutting back spending on discretionary items.

Retail

UK Retailers Endure Worst July in Eight Years

British shops saw a dip in sales last month, adding to evidence consumers are cutting back spending on discretionary items.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Designer Duo Departs Carven, Balenciaga Names CEO

This week, co-artistic directors Alexis Martial and Adrien Caillaudaud have parted ways with Carven, and Balenciaga has appointed Cédric Charbit as chief executive officer.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Designer Duo Departs Carven, Balenciaga Names CEO

This week, co-artistic directors Alexis Martial and Adrien Caillaudaud have parted ways with Carven, and Balenciaga has appointed Cédric Charbit as chief executive officer.


News & Analysis

John Lewis Profits Hit by Competition and Higher Pay

"Pre-tax profits for the six months to July fell by 14.7 percent to £81.9 million and are expected to remain under pressure."

News & Analysis

John Lewis Profits Hit by Competition and Higher Pay

"Pre-tax profits for the six months to July fell by 14.7 percent to £81.9 million and are expected to remain under pressure."


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Justin O'Shea to Brioni, Richemont Co-CEO Retires, Nike Hires Dave Dombrow

LONDON, United Kingdom — BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Justin O'Shea to Brioni, Richemont Co-CEO Retires, Nike Hires Dave Dombrow

LONDON, United Kingdom — BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Financial Markets

John Lewis Provides Holiday Cheer as Store’s Online Sales Soar

John Lewis captured British shoppers’ online buying habits over Christmas, fueling sales growth at the UK department-store chain.

Financial Markets

John Lewis Provides Holiday Cheer as Store’s Online Sales Soar

John Lewis captured British shoppers’ online buying habits over Christmas, fueling sales growth at the UK department-store chain.


Retail

Christmas Delivery Delays Hit E-Tailers

The Christmas rush is exposing the limitations of internet-only retailers as surging orders cause delivery delays, allowing Europe's shops to fight back with "click and collect" services and more in-store theatre.

Retail

Christmas Delivery Delays Hit E-Tailers

The Christmas rush is exposing the limitations of internet-only retailers as surging orders cause delivery delays, allowing Europe's shops to fight back with "click and collect" services and more in-store theatre.


Retail

Marks & Spencer Taps Rival John Lewis for New Finance Chief

Marks & Spencer Group hired Helen Weir to succeed Alan Stewart as chief financial officer, recruiting from one of its main UK retail competitors.

Retail

Marks & Spencer Taps Rival John Lewis for New Finance Chief

Marks & Spencer Group hired Helen Weir to succeed Alan Stewart as chief financial officer, recruiting from one of its main UK retail competitors.


Global Markets

Department Stores Fight Back from Online Challenge

PARIS, France — Department stores are starting to enjoy a renaissance after finding ways to attract a new generation of consumers in an age of global

Global Markets

Department Stores Fight Back from Online Challenge

PARIS, France — Department stores are starting to enjoy a renaissance after finding ways to attract a new generation of consumers in an age of global


Technology

In-Store Tech, Sales Driver or Hype?

Fashion retailers are increasingly integrating slick interactive technology into their physical flagships. But is all this in-store technology actually making the tills ring or merely providing opportunities for short-term PR?

Technology

In-Store Tech, Sales Driver or Hype?

Fashion retailers are increasingly integrating slick interactive technology into their physical flagships. But is all this in-store technology actually making the tills ring or merely providing opportunities for short-term PR?


News & Analysis

Retailers’ Christmas Cheer Tempered by Fragility of Recovery

PARIS, France — Retailers in Europe are predicting their best Christmas since the financial crisis, though optimism is laced with caution in the face

News & Analysis

Retailers’ Christmas Cheer Tempered by Fragility of Recovery

PARIS, France — Retailers in Europe are predicting their best Christmas since the financial crisis, though optimism is laced with caution in the face


China

The China Edit | Mall Vacancies, John Lewis Asian Concessions, Moschino, Apple iWatch Trademark Worries

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

China

The China Edit | Mall Vacancies, John Lewis Asian Concessions, Moschino, Apple iWatch Trademark Worries

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.