The Retail IT Bulletin launches today.
March 12, 2006 11:13 amThe Retail IT Bulletin, a new service focusing on Retail IT issues launches today. Retail IT Bulletin editor, Penelope Ody said “Over the past few years... View Article
General Merchandise News
Supermarkets to face Competition enquiry
March 9, 2006 12:25 pmSupermarkets will face a Competition Commission inquiry into their dominance in the UK grocery market, the Office of Fair Trading has announced today. The OFT’s initial... View Article
Retailers are winning customers with Films
March 8, 2006 9:30 amRetailers of every size are using Hollywood blockbuster films to attract and entertain their customers – from Harrods to the local High Street store. And film... View Article
Department Stores success comes at a cost for the high street
March 2, 2006 9:56 amThe latest figures from FootFall suggest a clear split on the horizon for UK retail, with department stores surging ahead of the national trend, which is... View Article
Sales slip at Matalan
March 1, 2006 9:49 amTotal like for like sales reduced by 7.4 per cent in the 26 weeks to 25th February Matalan said that Home had continued to disappoint, compounded... View Article
Instore CEO quits
March 1, 2006 9:33 amAngus Monro, chief executive, has resigned. He has been replaced as CEO with immediate effect by Trevor Coates. The company said “Trevor Coates has extensive experience... View Article
Retail sales subdued in February with highest recorded job losses.
February 28, 2006 2:33 pmRetail sales remained down on a year ago in February, dashing hopes of stability after last month’s post-Christmas fall, according to the CBI’s Quarterly Distributive Trades... View Article
Hunter sows seeds for Wyevale bid
February 23, 2006 11:14 amSir Tom Hunter has been linked with a potential bid for Wyevale Reports have suggested that Hunter has already approached Laxey Partners about buying its 28.6... View Article
Kesa Electricals appoints new COO
February 23, 2006 10:22 amKesa Electricals plc announced today the appointment of Simon Fox, currently the Managing Director of Comet, as Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Chief Executive Jean-Noel Labroue.... View Article
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