Centre:mk appoints new centre manager
March 4, 2016 8:32 amThe Centre:mk retail and leisure destination in Milton Keynes has appointed Andy Jackson as its new centre manager. Jackson has 20 years’ experience in the retail... View Article
General Merchandise News
Topshop concession Minkie launches online retail site
March 4, 2016 8:32 amTopshop concession Minkie has branched out into the world of online retail with its new website, MinkieLondon.com. The site will sell the brand’s range of limited... View Article
Comment: retailers need to beware pricing practice pitfalls
March 3, 2016 8:53 amConsumers were outraged when it was revealed that retailers have been charging higher prices for some products marketed at women compared to equivalent products for men.... View Article
Wickes increases full year profit and sales
March 3, 2016 8:44 amTravis Perkins has reported that like-for-like sales at its consumer division, which includes the Wickes DIY chain and Toolstation, grew by 5.3% in the year to... View Article
McArthurGlen launches multi-million pound advertising campaign with Universal Music
March 3, 2016 8:44 amDesigner outlets operator McArthurGlen has embarked on a collaboration with Universal Music as part of its new multi-million pound international advertising campaign. The move coincides with... View Article
AO World chairman to step down
March 3, 2016 8:44 amOnline domestic appliance retailer AO World has announced that its non-executive chairman, Richard Rose, has decided to step down. He will leave the company’s board once... View Article
The Body Shop incorporates loyalty programme into mobile app
March 3, 2016 8:44 amThe Body Shop has updated its iPhone app to include its new loyalty programme, Love Your Body Club. When using the app, members are now able... View Article
JLL appointed to secure hotel operator for Woking’s Victoria Square
March 3, 2016 8:44 amBandstand Square Developments has appointed of JLL Hotels and Hospitality to advise on the identification and selection of an operator for the new 190-bed four-star hotel... View Article
Poundland CEO Jim McCarthy to retire and be succeeded by Kevin O’Byrne
March 2, 2016 8:22 amPoundland has announced that its chief executive Jim McCarthy is to step down and will be succeeded by former Dixons Retail and Kingfisher director, Kevin O’Byrne.... View Article
