Food inflation falls at last
May 6, 2009 8:49 amFood inflation has fallen for the first time this year, according to the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index. Promotional activity by retailers has been credited for the... View Article
General Merchandise News
BRC urges action on credit insurance
April 17, 2009 9:19 amHalf of large retailers and over 40 per cent of small and medium-sized ones (SMEs) say the reduction or withdrawal of trade credit insurance has undermined... View Article
Original Factory Shop benefits from Woolworths demise
April 16, 2009 12:54 pmThe Original Factory Shop has become the latest retailer to take on former Woolworths stores to fuel its aggressive expansion. As part of its continued rapid... View Article
Branded goods a luxury for consumers
April 8, 2009 11:27 amMore than half of shoppers consider branded goods to be a luxury when they are trying to keep costs down, according to an online panel survey... View Article
Shoplifting up almost a quarter across North East
April 1, 2009 11:04 amNew figures out today reveal that shoplifting has gone up by almost a quarter across the North East in recent months. Police recorded crime figures published... View Article
Surprise, surprise – card fraud continues to grow
March 31, 2009 7:42 amIt is always interesting to check out the latest annual fraud figures from APACS as they continue to show how ineffective and poor value for money... View Article
JJB in race to sell Fitness Clubs business
March 25, 2009 8:39 amJJb has confirmed this morning that the latest extension to its standstill arrangements with its lenders expired yesterday The Company said it remains in active negotiations... View Article
Price increases on the way from many retailers, but not all
March 24, 2009 8:42 amAfter many months of running promotions and offering cut-price deals, which have added to the woes of the retail sector, there is now some inevitability about... View Article
Standard recycling label launched
March 19, 2009 12:54 pmMajor retailers including Asda, Tesco and Marks & Spencer have abandoned their rivalies and launched a standardised packaging recycling label. By working together they are providing... View Article
