Card Factory sales growth impacted by softer footfall
August 11, 2016 8:37 amGreeting cards retailer Card Factory has reported that like-for-like sales edged up 0.2% in the first half of its financial year as trade was boosted by... View Article
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US mattress brand Casper enters UK market
August 11, 2016 7:32 amUS mattress brand Casper has expanded into the UK with the launch of an online shop. The launch follows its expansion to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland... View Article
Mamas & Papas launches new small format store concept
August 11, 2016 7:32 amMamas & Papas has launched a new small format store aimed at millennial parents-to-be. Called One Four Four, the new boutique in Clapham’s Northcote Road in... View Article
John Lewis of Hungerford to close two showrooms
August 11, 2016 7:00 amUpmarket kitchen brand John Lewis of Hungerford has announced plans to close two of its showrooms following a review of its trading estate. The two branches... View Article
Advice from our global Risk Analysts for a secure Games – and beyond
August 10, 2016 3:00 pmThe 2016 Olympic Games have begun and the eyes of the world are on Rio de Janeiro. The revenue opportunities for merchants are substantial – but... View Article
John Lewis sales up 7.3% last week
August 10, 2016 8:35 amJohn Lewis saw its sales climb by 7.3% year-on-year last week as trade was boosted by a strong performance in electricals and home technology. Sales in... View Article
Waitrose to launch first drinks festival
August 10, 2016 8:33 amWaitrose will be holding its first ever Waitrose Drinks Festival in London on 16 and 17 September. Celebrating the best food and drink available at Waitrose,... View Article
Northern Ireland’s Springhill to welcome three new stores
August 10, 2016 6:57 amThe Springhill Shopping Park in Bangor will see Sports Direct open a new two-storey superstore this month. The existing store currently houses both Sports Direct and... View Article
New figures: UK retail sales rebound in July
August 9, 2016 3:10 pmUK retail sales increased by 1.1% year-on-year on a like-for-like basis in July as the warmer weather and some well-timed promotions offered by retailers helped to... View Article
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