Retailers ready for carbon commitment
April 6, 2010 8:24 amUK retailers are leading the way in reducing their carbon emissions, despite opening more stores and expanding their operations. Reacting to the start of the Carbon... View Article
General Merchandise News
April property tax hikes threaten retailers says BRC.
April 1, 2010 10:16 amA series of new property tax increases threatens to harm retailers’ ability to support the millions of jobs they provide. On the day (Thursday 1 April)... View Article
Retailers deployed carrier pigeons during freak weather
April 1, 2010 9:54 amMajor retailers have revealed how they used carrier pigeons to maintain contact with stores during the snow. The birds were used to carry vital information such... View Article
Family finances fall for second consecutive month
March 31, 2010 10:23 amAsda Income Tracker shows Weak earnings growth causes family finances to decline as inflation remains high According to the latest Asda Income Tracker, the average UK... View Article
Party leaders to deliver election broadcasts exclusively to Asda shoppers
March 31, 2010 7:29 amNew research in the run up to the election shows that only one in a hundred Asda Mums trust politicians In a first for UK retailers,... View Article
Promotions and loyalty schemes target Easter shoppers
March 30, 2010 4:27 pmLacklustre performances in the grocery sector continued in March with sales at the grocery multiples tracking at only +2.8% year on year (YoY) in the last... View Article
Weak online fraud prevention practices continue to cost retailers dearly
March 30, 2010 10:55 amDespite the fact we are in cash-strapped times and fraud online continues to rise there are far too few retailers taking fraud prevention within their internet... View Article
BrightHouse reaches 198
March 30, 2010 7:37 amBrightHouse has opened 3 new stores taking its estate to a total of 198 stores. The 3 stores in Bromley, Maidstone and Mexborough are part of... View Article
UK retail investment set for positive returns
March 27, 2010 8:40 amThe rebound in the UK retail investment market is expected to maintain momentum throughout the first half of 2010 according to latest research from CB Richard... View Article
