European grocery prices rise at slowest pace for six years
May 24, 2016 7:07 amNew research has shown that the price of grocery items rose at its slowest pace across Europe in six years in the first quarter of 2016.... View Article
General Merchandise News
Tesla speeds into Bluewater
May 23, 2016 7:00 amPremium electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has opened a new store at the Bluewater shopping centre. Situated in the lower Rose Gallery, adjacent to John Lewis and... View Article
Morrisons signs nationwide agreement with Timpson
May 20, 2016 7:03 amThe Morrisons supermarket chain is to partner with shoe repair and key cutting firm Timpson to extend the number of services available at its stores. Under... View Article
Musto appoints head of retail
May 19, 2016 8:18 amLifestyle clothing brand Musto has appointed Simon Rosenberg as head of retail as it looks to further develop its retail brand experience. Reporting directly to Musto... View Article
Starbucks launches Home Sweet Loan rental deposit scheme
May 19, 2016 8:18 amStarbucks is seeing the first applicants to benefit from its Home Sweet Loan rental deposit scheme after launching the initiative with Shelter and Generation Rent to... View Article
Moonpig owner names new chief executive
May 19, 2016 8:18 amPhotoBox, the owner of the Moonpig online greeting card retailer, has appointed eBay Marketplaces executive Jody Ford as its new chief executive. Due to join the... View Article
John Lewis sales up 4% last week
May 18, 2016 8:48 amJohn Lewis grew its sales by 4% year-on-year last week as the weather continued to influence when customers shopped and what they bought. All three product... View Article
Patisserie Valerie owner enjoys strong profit growth
May 18, 2016 8:47 amPatisserie Valerie owner Patisserie Holdings grew its pre-tax profits by 20.6% to £8.4 million in the six months to 31 March as it opened 12 new... View Article
New study: two thirds of retailers want to work more closely with social media influencers
May 18, 2016 8:47 amA new survey has revealed that two thirds of retailers operating online would like to work more closely with social media influencers in their future marketing... View Article
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