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House of Fraser make ordinary mother-daughter duos models for latest Mother’s Day campaign

With Mother’s Day around the corner, House of Fraser has cast real-life mother and daughter duos to be the face of their new mom jeans campaign.

20/03/2022 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

House of Fraser releases brand new In-In Collection for 2020 virtual party season

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.

04/12/2020 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Hill Dickinson: House of Fraser prepack sale, winners and losers…

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

16/08/2018 | Legal Time, Retail News | Read More

Ashley HoF success will depend on data integration, says Data Clarity

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

13/08/2018 | Comment, Opinion Time | Read More
Sports Direct buys House of Fraser from administrators for £90m

Sports Direct buys House of Fraser from administrators for £90m

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.

10/08/2018 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Moody’s blues for House of Fraser; but website failings are just as damaging, says ParcelHero

Moody’s blues for House of Fraser; but website failings are just as damaging, says ParcelHero

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

02/08/2018 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

House of Fraser announces CVA proposal and plans to close half its stores

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,

07/06/2018 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

House of Fraser opens at Rushden Lakes, Northamptonshire

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

29/08/2017 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

House of Fraser shops for IT innovation with Capgemini

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

27/06/2017 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More

House of Fraser has best multi-channel offer and is most prepared for Christmas, study finds

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

04/11/2015 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

House of Fraser joins Anatwine’s global online fashion retail platform

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

29/09/2015 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More
Jewellery brand, Gemporia, unveils exclusive collection with House of Fraser

Jewellery brand, Gemporia, unveils exclusive collection with House of Fraser

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

21/04/2015 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

House of Fraser extends contract with PrePay Solutions

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

03/11/2014 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More

Asda, Sainsbury’s, House of Fraser and Shop Direct to support mobile payments with Zapp

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

08/10/2014 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More
Department store rivals fail to compete with John Lewis’s online strengths, reports Verdict

Department store rivals fail to compete with John Lewis’s online strengths, reports Verdict

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

11/09/2014 | Data Time, Research | Read More

House of Fraser e-fulfilment operation wins RoSPA’s prestigious Gold award

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

13/08/2014 | Online retailers, Online retailing specialist, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

House of Fraser aims to lead multi-channel revolution through extended eCommera partnership

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

06/08/2014 | Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News | Read More
House of Fraser in negotiation on 12 click and collect-only stores

House of Fraser in negotiation on 12 click and collect-only stores

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

05/03/2014 | Online retailers, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
eCommera secures $41m to benefit retailers’ online expansion

eCommera secures $41m to benefit retailers’ online expansion

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

24/02/2014 | Online retailers, Online retailing specialist, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

John Lewis and Primark top consumers’ most desired retailer wish list, study shows

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,

02/10/2013 | Data Time, Research | Read More

Former Adams Childrenswear CEO joins specialist search firm as chairman

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

16/10/2012 | People, Retail News | Read More
Fashion brand Joules teams up with Bedeck to launch bed and bath collection

Fashion brand Joules teams up with Bedeck to launch bed and bath collection

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,

17/05/2012 | Non-food, Product Time | Read More

House of Fraser appoints Grass Roots to measure the customer experience

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

20/01/2012 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More
Argos kidswear competition drives fan base, claims ChannelAdvisor

Argos kidswear competition drives fan base, claims ChannelAdvisor

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

18/11/2011 | Retail News | Read More

House of Fraser grows Facebook fanbase, finds ChannelAdvisor Index

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;

15/09/2011 | Data Time, Research | Read More
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