Thorntons reports disappointing first half
March 2, 2015 11:08 amChocolatier Thorntons has reported a fall in both sales and profits in the first half of its financial year after it saw an unexpected reduction in... View Article
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Marks & Spencer sets out plans for China business
March 2, 2015 10:26 amMarks & Spencer has announced plans to grow its China business by entering key cities such as Beijing and Guangzhou. It will also modernise its flagship... View Article
Waitrose sales growth held back by lower food prices
March 2, 2015 10:26 amWaitrose saw its sales edge up by 0.2% in the week ending 21 February as falling food prices impacted sales growth. The retailer said its customer... View Article
Nisa own-label rebrand brings surge in sales
March 2, 2015 10:25 amNisa has said that its own-label Heritage range is performing above and beyond expected sales following its rebrand. The new range began hitting the shelves in... View Article
John Lewis sales up 3.5% last week
February 27, 2015 7:12 amJohn Lewis grew its sales by 3.5% year-on-year last week as trade was boosted by a strong online performance. Fashion sales rose by 5.8% driven by... View Article
Consumer confidence holds steady in February
February 27, 2015 6:47 amConsumer confidence in the UK held steady in February as low inflation made people feel more confident about their financial situation. GfK’s latest Consumer Confidence Barometer... View Article
Superdrug opens second new concept store
February 27, 2015 6:46 amSuperdrug has chosen Watford as the location of its second new health and wellbeing concept store. The move follows the launch of the first store in... View Article
Middleton Shopping Centre appoints new manager
February 27, 2015 5:16 amThe Middleton Shopping Centre has named Paddy Mellon as its new centre manager. Mellon’s previous roles include centre manager at the Meadowlane Shopping Centre in Magherafelt... View Article
Bargain Booze owner signs franchise agreement with Jonathan James
February 26, 2015 11:25 amBargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail has embarked on a ten year franchise agreement with Jonathan James, the former chairman of the Association of Convenience Stores. Conviviality... View Article
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