Games Workshop December sales disappoint
January 8, 2016 9:10 amFantasy model games retailer Games Workshop has warned on profits after December sales dropped below expectations across the group. The retailer said sales in the six... View Article
General Merchandise News
New study: nearly half of consumers are suspicious about data privacy
January 8, 2016 8:18 amNew research has revealed that some 48% of consumers are suspicious about how companies use their data. Commissioned by Verint Systems and conducted by analyst and... View Article
Marks & Spencer general merchandise sales continue to struggle
January 7, 2016 9:50 amMarks & Spencer has said its general merchandise trading was disappointing in its third quarter after like-for-like sales in the category dropped by 5.8%. However, the... View Article
Marc Bolland to retire as CEO of Marks & Spencer and be succeeded by Steve Rowe
January 7, 2016 9:50 amMarks & Spencer has announced that Marc Bolland is to retire as chief executive of the business after six years in the role. He will be... View Article
Majestic’s like-for-like sales up 7.3% over festive period
January 7, 2016 9:49 amMajestic Wine grew its retail like-for-like sales by 7.3% during the festive period after simplifying its pricing policy and improving the customer experience in store and... View Article
Ted Baker named as most socially engaged own-brand menswear retailer
January 7, 2016 7:05 amTed Baker has topped the list of most socially engaged premium menswear retailers, according to a new study. Ted Baker received the highest score of 14... View Article
New study: grocery prices cheapest in over a year in December
January 7, 2016 7:05 amNew research has shown that grocery prices in December were the cheapest in over a year as supermarkets competed for shoppers during the Christmas period. MySupermarket’s... View Article
Card Factory names new chief executive
January 6, 2016 9:01 amGreeting cards retailer Card Factory has appointed Karen Hubbard as its chief executive designate to replace Richard Hayes who is stepping down after eight years. Since... View Article
Gear4Music increases sales by 37% in run-up to Christmas
January 6, 2016 8:40 amOnline musical instrument retailer Gear4Music has seen a 37% rise in sales in the two months to 31 December following strong growth in both the UK... View Article
