Joules reports growth in sales and profit
September 1, 2015 10:22 amLifestyle clothing retailer Joules has seen its full year pre-tax profit before exceptional items rise by 36%. In the 53 weeks ended 31 May 2015, total... View Article
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Scotmid Co-operative launches charity partnership with Alzheimer Scotland
September 1, 2015 7:58 amScotmid Co-operative has launched a new charity partnership with Alzheimer Scotland. The year-long partnership will be kicked off at the Scotstoun Sports Campus in Glasgow on... View Article
The Co-op launches local supplier initiative in Yorkshire
September 1, 2015 7:10 amThe Co-operative Food has launched a local supplier initiative in Yorkshire which will see the retailer stock 130 new products made across the county. The retailer... View Article
Consumer confidence climbs in August
August 28, 2015 9:26 amUK consumer confidence increased this month as consumers felt more upbeat about the economic situation and their personal finances. GfK’s latest Consumer Confidence Barometer shows that... View Article
Jimmy Choo reports increase in sales and profit
August 28, 2015 9:26 amLuxury shoe brand Jimmy Choo has reported that like-for-like sales rose by 3.3% in the first half of its financial year. In the six months to... View Article
Premium fashion brands join Gunwharf Quays
August 28, 2015 9:26 amThe Gunwharf Quays outlet centre in Portsmouth has signed up fashion brands Michael Kors and Hackett London. In addition, Polo Ralph Lauren has upsized to a... View Article
John Lewis sales down 5.9% last week
August 28, 2015 9:26 amJohn Lewis saw its sales drop by 5.9% year-on-year last week as the retailer battled against warmer weather and comparison with the run-up to the bank... View Article
Fossil Group appoints former eBay director to board
August 27, 2015 9:52 amFossil Group has appointed former eBay senior director Mauria Finley to its board of directors. Finley was previously the founder and chief executive of social commerce... View Article
Amazon to deliver fresh food items within an hour in Seattle
August 27, 2015 8:18 amAmazon has begun delivering fresh food items to customers within an hour in the Seattle area in the US. Prime Now, the mobile application exclusively available... View Article
