Footfall dips by 0.8% in April
May 15, 2015 10:57 amUK retail footfall fell by 0.8% year-on-year in April following a 0.2% rise in March. Figures released by the British Retail Consortium and Springboard in their... View Article
General Merchandise News
Dyson launches experiential pop-up at Bluewater
May 15, 2015 10:57 amDyson has opened an experiential pop-up at Kent’s Bluewater shopping centre as it looks to showcase its latest technology. Situated on the Lower Guildhall, the pop-up... View Article
Hornby names new finance director
May 15, 2015 10:57 amToy and model specialist Hornby has appointed a new finance director. Due to join the business on 10 June, Steve Cooke will succeed current finance director... View Article
Poundworld sells majority stake to private equity firm
May 15, 2015 10:57 amPoundworld has agreed to a takeover by private equity firm TPG as it looks to enter the next chapter of growth. However, founder and chief executive... View Article
Unite urges supermarkets to secure jobs
May 15, 2015 10:57 amUnite is urging supermarkets to work with the trade unions to secure jobs in light of tough trading conditions in the sector. Yesterday, Unite representatives from... View Article
Amazon to create 500 jobs at new Dunstable fulfilment centre
May 14, 2015 10:02 amAmazon has unveiled plans to open a 310,000 square foot fulfilment centre in Dunstable which will create 500 new permanent jobs. The centre will begin fulfilling... View Article
E Tautz named as BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund winner
May 14, 2015 10:02 amThe British Fashion Council has named E Tautz as the winner of the second BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund. E Tautz was founded in 1867 and was... View Article
Waitrose launches new recyclable wine cork
May 14, 2015 10:02 amWaitrose has announced that it has become the first UK retailer to launch a carbon neutral, fully recyclable wine cork. The Nomacorc closure, which be found... View Article
Pandora reports strong revenue growth
May 13, 2015 10:20 amDanish jewellery brand Pandora saw its revenue increase by 36.8% to DKK 3.5 billion in its first quarter as the group continued to expand its concept... View Article
