Head of Central Group family conglomerate says higher global interest rates make original £4bn price tag less attractive
Higher finance costs offset jump in sales at upmarket global department store group Cambridge Retail
Central Group will be the retailer’s majority owner after a financial crisis at Signa
Department store portfolio was bought by René Benko’s Signa Group and Tiang Chirathivat’s Central Group for £4bn last year
Action linked to investigation by state prosecutor into corruption at top of government
Finding a professional-looking ensemble that is both comfortable and within budget involves some trial and error
Strategy could lead to first new UK stores in 20 years
Victoria Siddall leaves Frieze; London Gallery Weekend is back in May; Bonhams buys Bukowskis
Thai-Austrian partnership also intends to develop serviced apartments as part of revamp
Deal ends Weston ownership of UK-based department store after 20 years just as retailers face multiple challenges
Central Group is negotiating to buy Selfridges after buying and transforming names including KaDeWe and Rinascente
Sale would end Weston family’s ownership of retail group best-known for flagship Oxford Street store
US government bonds shrug off inflation leap; regulators call for toughest capital rules on cryptocurrencies
Department store group owned by Weston family receives approach from potential buyer
Department store group seeks to tap demand for venues arising from pandemic backlog
Retailers boosted by early signs of a revival in consumer confidence as non-essential stores reopen
From a virtual ‘Dial-a-Santa’ to outdoor markets and shops on wheels — the tactics high-end retailers are using to save the season
Why stylist Bay Garnett is bringing Oxfam to London’s Selfridges
Renting, repairing and reselling goods is in vogue but second-hand trade cannibalises primary sales
Department store chain adapting to shift in shopping habits accelerated by pandemic
Fresh blow for retail sector as belt-tightening shoppers stay at home
‘Uniqueness and experiences’ seem to be paying off for department stores
Revenues climb 5% as upmarket chain invests in store revamp and online platform
Selfridges’ pop-up theatre hosts a modest Much Ado that builds to a convincing conclusion
