Foyles returns to profit as it looks to open more stores
March 30, 2016 8:40 amBookseller Foyles has announced making a return to profit in the year to 30 June. Turnover grew by 4.3% to £24.4 million while EBITDA was £397,053... View Article
General Merchandise News
Storm Katie disrupts Easter footfall
March 30, 2016 8:00 amOver the Easter weekend footfall was down 1.3% year-on-year in UK shopping centres and down 3.5% in retail parks, according to research by British Council of... View Article
Knight Frank boosts retail team with the appointment of two new partners
March 30, 2016 7:00 amKnight Frank has appointed Rowen Grandison and David Legat to its retail team as shopping centre leasing partners. In their new roles, both will be working... View Article
Hillarys expands into carpets and repositions its brand
March 30, 2016 7:00 amHillarys, the blinds, curtains and shutter specialist, has extended its in-home service to include floorcoverings. The company has also appointed Refinery to reposition its brand. A... View Article
Steamer Trading acquires Divertimenti
March 29, 2016 7:05 amCook shop chain Steamer Trading has acquired Divertimenti. The acquisition includes the flagship Divertimenti store in London’s Knightsbridge, the Divertimenti Cookery School, the brand’s online business... View Article
Sephora launches smart beauty store
March 29, 2016 7:00 amSephora has launched Sephora Flash, its first ever smart beauty store. Working with electronic payments and transaction specialist Worldline, Sephora has chosen Paris for its first... View Article
McEwens enters administration
March 29, 2016 7:00 amMcEwens, the Scottish family-run department store chain, has entered administration. Established in 1868, the company’s flagship store in Perth features a restaurant, hair salon and medi-spa.... View Article
John Lewis to open new tech hub in Birmingham
March 29, 2016 7:00 amJohn Lewis is to set up a new IT and digital operation in Birmingham which will be the first of its kind for the retailer. Due... View Article
John Lewis Partnership appoints Keith Williams as deputy chairman
March 23, 2016 9:00 amThe John Lewis Partnership has appointed British Airways outgoing chairman Keith Williams as non-executive deputy chairman. Williams will succeed Waitrose boss Mark Price in the position when... View Article
