Retail search growth driven by smartphone increase
August 4, 2017 8:19 amNew figures have shown that search volumes on smartphones increased by 26% in the UK in the second quarter of 2017 compared with the same period... View Article
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Insight: Insta-pooches responsible for pet spending surge
August 4, 2017 7:54 amUK pet owners seeking Instagram fame for their cats and dogs are responsible for a rise in sales of animal grooming products and accessories, according to... View Article
JD.com launches ‘Best of Britain’ store to showcase UK brands to China
August 2, 2017 8:21 amJD.com and China-Britain Business Council have partnered to launch a pop-up store on JD.com to showcase some of the best known and up-and-coming British brands to... View Article
WH Smith opens first store in Italy at Torino airport
August 1, 2017 8:20 amBook and stationery retailer WH Smith has opened its first store in Italy with the launch of a new shop in Torino Airport. Situated in the... View Article
Volkswagen’s inaugural store concept motors into Bullring
July 31, 2017 8:14 amVolkswagen has launched its new store concept at Birmingham’s Bullring as the brand looks to benefit from the shopping centre’s 36 million annual footfall. Customers will... View Article
PLAYMOBIL launches Intu shopping centre campaign
July 31, 2017 7:30 amPLAYMOBIL is to launch ‘play zones’ in shopping and leisure destinations this summer as part of its ongoing partnership with shopping centre owner Intu. Every Intu... View Article
Retail jobs decline in second quarter
July 28, 2017 7:14 amNew data has revealed that the number of jobs in retail fell by 3.3% in the second quarter of 2017 compared with the same period last... View Article
Kiddicare opens first store since Dunelm acquisition at Peterborough One
July 27, 2017 8:18 amBaby and children’s goods specialist Kiddicare is to open its first store since its acquisition by Dunelm at the newly rebranded Peterborough One Retail Park. The... View Article
JML backs consumers to ‘spend big’ this Christmas
July 27, 2017 8:17 amJML is to invest in its biggest ever media spend this Christmas. The consumer goods brand and multichannel retailer said it will be running 30-second adverts... View Article
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