Marks & Spencer appoints Shazam chairman as non-exec director
October 14, 2015 8:14 amMarks & Spencer has appointed Shazam chairman Andrew Fisher to its board as a non-executive director. Due to take up his new role on 1 December,... View Article
General Merchandise News
Science Museum returns to Bluewater
October 14, 2015 7:02 amThe Science Museum is opening a pop-up shop at Bluewater for the second year running in the lead-up to Christmas. The 1,250 square foot shop will... View Article
Adnams opens new store in Bury St Edmunds
October 14, 2015 7:02 amAdnams, the Southwold-based brewer, distiller and retailer, has expanded its retail store portfolio with the opening of a new shop in the historic market town of... View Article
Retail sales climb in September
October 13, 2015 7:37 amUK retail sales rose by 2.6% on a like-for-like basis in September compared to the same month last year. On a total basis, sales were up... View Article
Raft of retailers sign up to The Broadway
October 13, 2015 7:37 amFive retailers have announced plans to join the line-up at the new The Broadway shopping centre in Bradford. Accessorize, The Body Shop, Deichmann, Occasions and The... View Article
Wilko announces partnership with In Kind Direct
October 13, 2015 7:36 amHome and garden retailer Wilko has chosen goods re-distribution specialist In Kind Direct as one of its preferred UK-wide charities and has pledged to give further... View Article
Tesco to offer immediate price match deductions at tills
October 12, 2015 12:23 pmTesco has launched a new Brand Guarantee scheme that offers shoppers an immediate price match deduction at its tills without the need to issue vouchers. The... View Article
HR focus on attracting right employees and keeping them happy
October 12, 2015 12:23 pmAttracting the right candidates is among the biggest challenges facing retailers as they seek to keep costs under control and manage their businesses through a period... View Article
Burberry makes key leadership team appointments
October 12, 2015 12:14 pmBurberry has announced two new appointments within its leadership team. In November Leanne Wood will take on the newly created role of chief people and corporate... View Article
