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John Lewis was hit by hot weather

John Lewis hit by hot weather

John Lewis saw sales fall back 4.3% to £46.9 million for the week ended May 10 when footfall dipped because of the hot weather. However fashion outperformed with sales ahead 5.6%.
Debenhams named best department store

Debenhams named best department store

Debenhams has been voted the UK's best department store at the GMTV high street fashion awards for the third time in a row.
Fashion sales fell further in April

April retail sales worst for three years

Fashion and footwear sales deteriorated further in April, falling to their lowest level for at least eight years according to the British Retail Consortium's monthly sales monitor.
The Bank of England held interest rates today

Bank of England holds interest rates

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5% today.

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Inside the new House of Fraser store in Belfast's Victoria Square development

Analysis: House of Fraser raises the stakes in Belfast

House of Fraser opened its first premium concept store in Belfast last week, as part of its new upmarket positioning.

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Anne Pitcher

The Drapers Interview: Anne Pitcher

The first lady of the UK's department stores has worked at all of London's top retailers and is now buying and merchandise director at Selfridges.

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Celine at Harrods

Shopwatch: Celine at Harrods, London

Celine returns to Harrods with a ready-to-wear shop-in-shop that aims to stand out from the crowd.

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Abbey Doneger

This Fashion Life: Abbey Doneger

The president of The Doneger Group tells Laura Jackson why his trend prediction and market analysis agency is at the top of its game.