Sainsbury’s branch into pre-school book market
March 4, 2011 11:51 amSainsbury’s launches its first range of own brand pre-school children’s books. The move is part of a wider initiative to increase the retailer’s own brand and... View Article
General Merchandise News
Food and drink manufacturers report strong growth at home and abroad
March 4, 2011 9:52 amFood and drink manufacturing is still reporting strong growth in both the UK and export markets. But despite many companies planning new investment during the year,... View Article
Shoppers employ tactics to save as food inflation bites
March 3, 2011 2:17 pmSales performances in the Grocery sector improved in February, buoyed up by increasing levels of food inflation, latest figures from market research company Nielsen confirm. Sales... View Article
Crafty Brits darn the VAT hole
March 3, 2011 1:24 pmVisits for arts & crafts equipment increased by 58% There have been significant rises in searches for sewing equipment such as sewing machines (+302%), sewing patterns... View Article
Big name brands under pressure from private labels on quality, not just cost
March 3, 2011 11:58 amSpend on private labels in the UK is set to increase between 2009 and 2014 on food, non-alcoholic drinks , alcoholic drinks and household care products.... View Article
UK retailers to back British pig farmers
March 3, 2011 8:47 amRetailers are supporting British pig farmers while keeping prices down for customers. Ahead of a rally tomorrow (Thursday) by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), the British... View Article
John Lewis named Britain’s favourite retailer for fourth year in a row
March 2, 2011 12:58 pmJohn Lewis has been named Britain’s favourite retailer in a survey of over 6,000 shoppers run by analyst firm Verdict Research It is the fourth consecutive... View Article
Northern Ireland risks contradictory bag tax
March 2, 2011 9:22 amA new tax on shopping bags in Northern Ireland is being rushed through simply to raise revenue, the British Retail Consortium warns. The Northern Ireland Assembly... View Article
John Lewis appoints Simon Fowler as Managing Director, John Lewis Oxford Street
March 1, 2011 1:07 pmJohn Lewis has appointed Simon Fowler, who has held the position of Managing Director, Peter Jones for two years,as Managing Director of the John Lewis flagship... View Article
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