British retailer, House of Fraser has released its brand new In-In Collection encouraging people to get dressed up in the comfort of their own homes as we move into a festive party season like no other.
By Gavin Jones, licensed insolvency practitioner and partner in the restructuring team at Hill Dickinson LLP solicitors It is probably fair to say that there has been more press reporting about company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) affecting the High Streets and retail
By Kevin Carrick at global retail software solutions provider Data Clarity The retail news has been dominated by reports of the buyout of House of Fraser by Mike Ashley, the owner of Sports Direct for £90m, and his vision for creating the
Sports Direct has bought House of Fraser from administrators for £90m. The department store chain went into administration earlier today when it failed to reach agreement with creditors.
As the leading credit rating agency Moody’s declares House of Fraser to be in technical default on its loans, and fellow rating agency S&P says House of Fraser’s new debt arrangements are ‘tantamount to a default’, the parcel delivery comparison
Commenting on the company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposals filed with the Court of Session in Edinburgh on Wednesday 6 June and announced by House of Fraser today, Will Wright, restructuring partner at KPMG and a proposed supervisor of the CVAs,
Rushden Lakes has welcomed House of Fraser, the destination’s department store anchor, and Two Seasons, the board sports and snow wear retailer which was founded into Northamptonshire. House of Fraser Rushden Lakes is the brand’s first full bricks and mortar store
Capgemini, a global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing services, has announced a new £15 million agreement with House of Fraser, the UK and Ireland’s premium department store. The three-year deal will place Capgemini at the heart of the retailer’s
House of Fraser is the UK’s most prepared department store online, ahead of the Christmas shopping period, according to a study by commerce agency Ampersand. Its flexible fulfilment options, including same day delivery in London and Birmingham, locker collection services
House of Fraser, has joined Anatwine’s global online fashion retail platform to provide its customers with the best brand stock mix and ecommerce shopping experience while achieving incremental sales with its brand partners. Since its foundation over 150 years ago, House
Britain’s current E-Tailer of the Year, Gemporia, is launching its first high street product with retail giant House of Fraser. The previously online-only jewellery brand will be available in 20 stores as part of a first- phase roll out into
House of Fraser, the UK and Ireland’s premium department store group, has chosen to extend its existing partnership with PrePay Solutions, a European leader in prepaid services. House of Fraser, recently acquired by Nanjing Cenbest, a chain of Chinese department stores
Mobile payment innovation Zapp, has announced a range of retail partnerships that will work to introduce Zapp from 2015. Five of the most customer-focused and innovative retailers across a range of sectors lead the way – Asda, Sainsbury’s, House of Fraser, Thomas Cook and Shop
John Lewis will extend its ecommerce lead in 2014 as the UK online department store market frontrunner, according to Verdict’s Department Store Retailing in the UK report. The retailer’s multi-channel proposition has propelled growth, and with Verdict forecasting the online
House of Fraser’s national e-fulfilment operation in Milton Keynes – managed by Norbert Dentressangle – has been awarded RoSPA’s prestigious Gold award. Safety Awards are internationally recognised and offer organisations and operations an opportunity to prove their ongoing commitment to
House of Fraser, the UK and Ireland department store group, is pleased has extended its partnership with eCommera, the global cloud software company, for three additional years to 2017 to support its growth aspirations. Today’s consumers demand an impeccable shopping
House of Fraser is in negotiation to open 12 standalone click and collect stores and is also looking for partners with sympathetic collection locations, according to Andy Harding, executive director, multi-channel. Speaking at the BRC Omni-Channel Retailing conference, Harding said the
eCommera, the company behind House of Fraser’s multi-channel strategy and recently launched mobile website, has secured $41m, which it claims will give retailers the tools to go head to head with the likes of Amazon. Dawn Capital led the round
John Lewis and Primark rank as the top two retailers that consumers would most like to see open in their preferred shopping location, according to new research, commissioned by e-commerce business Webloyalty. The report, compiled by retail research specialists Conlumino,
Former Adams Childrenswear CEO, Michael Hobbs, has been appointed chairman at specialist retail executive search business court & spark consulting. Hobbs has spent over 30 years operating within the retail sector in roles with H&M, Burtons, Laura Ashley, Mountain Warehouse
Country lifestyle fashion brand, Joules, has teamed up with bed and bath brand, Bedeck, to develop its first bed and bath collection. Launching in early autumn/winter 2012, the collection will feature ranges for both adults and children including bed linen,
House of Fraser, the UK and Ireland department store group, has selected business services company, Grass Roots, to deliver a mystery shopping programme across its store network. The measurement arm of Grass Roots will conduct regular mystery shopping visits to
Argos caused the biggest stir in the ChannelAdvisor UK Facebook Commerce Index in October 2011, increasing its fan base by 121% and leaping up seven places to 16th in the Top 25. ChannelAdvisor believes the surge could be due to
Department store House of Fraser was one of the fastest growers on Facebook, according to ChannelAdvisor’s August UK Facebook Commerce Index (UKFBCI). It grew its fan base by over 200%, conceivably as a result of its newly-overhauled and re-launched website;
Barclaycard reports cardholders with its loyalty scheme, Barclaycard Freedom, have spent on average 14% more in the launch partner stores than other credit card customers. Reporting a year since the card’s launch, Barclaycard said there are now more than
