Sainsburys like for likes rise
October 8, 2008 8:40 amUnderlying like-for-like sales by 4.3% in the quarter to end September. Total sales for the 16 weeks to 4 October increased by 8.4 per cent (5.3... View Article
General Merchandise News
eBay to axe 1,000 jobs globally
October 7, 2008 11:03 ameBay is to lay off about 10 percent of its global workforce. The layoffs are affecting about 1,000 full-time employees and about several hundred temporary workers,... View Article
Kesa CEO to retire
October 6, 2008 9:27 amThierry Falque-Pierrotin will be joining the Group on 5 January 2009 as Chief Executive Officer Thierry joins from PPR Group where he has been Chairman and... View Article
ASOS sales up 104 per cent
October 1, 2008 7:31 am1.83m registered users at 28 September 2008 (1.43m at 30 September 2007). Nick Robertson, Chief Executive said ‘I am pleased to report another strong performance for... View Article
Firebox.com announces same day delivery options for Christmas
September 29, 2008 6:08 pmFirebox.com, the gadget, games and gifts e-tailer, is expanding its range of delivery options in time for Christmas by offering its customers in London the opportunity... View Article
MFI saved by management buyout
September 29, 2008 8:05 amThe future of MFI has been secured by a management buy-out, the firm’s chief executive confirmed last night. Gary Favell said the deal, which is expected... View Article
Rents-bill day sees major landlord set new precedent
September 29, 2008 7:45 amThe British Retail Consortium is calling on all commercial landlords to emulate one of the largest by accepting rents monthly in advance. Following an announcement by... View Article
Hardy Amies faces administration
September 26, 2008 9:09 amMajor shareholder unable to provide ongoing financial support. The Savile Row retailer has requested that trading in its shares on AIM be suspended with immediate effect... View Article
Wal-Mart plans to cut global plastic bag waste by 33 per cent
September 26, 2008 8:30 amWal-Mart has announced plans to reduce its global plastic shopping bag waste by 33 per cent over the next five years. The initiative is expected to... View Article
