TUMI appoints new Asia Pacific MD
February 5, 2015 6:44 pmLuggage and accessories brand TUMI has appointed Fernando Ciccarelli as its new managing director for its Asia Pacific region. Ciccarelli has joined the brand from Coach... View Article
General Merchandise News
Groceries Code Adjudicator investigates Tesco
February 5, 2015 2:59 pmThe Groceries Code Adjudicator has launched an investigation into Tesco’s relations with suppliers. The watchdog said it had taken the decision after considering information relating to... View Article
Aldi to open 70 new stores in UK
February 5, 2015 2:59 pmAldi has announced plans to open more than 70 new stores in the UK. The new stores will create roles for 150 store managers and 300... View Article
80% of shoppers leave a bricks and mortar retail outlet without buying anything
February 5, 2015 2:57 pmThe Retail Bulletin Omnichannel Summit: Commentary by Ken Davies Fuit After listening to the various keynote speakers at the Omnichannel Summit today, there was a theme... View Article
Shop prices dropped again in January with food prices seeing a record fall
February 4, 2015 11:20 amShop prices fell for a 21st consecutive month in January as food prices experienced a record drop. Figures released by the British Retail Consortium and Nielsen... View Article
Conviviality Retail acquires GT News
February 4, 2015 11:20 amBargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail has entered into an agreement to buy independent convenience retailer GT News. GTN operates 37 stores which are mostly in the... View Article
The Co-operative Group signs up to loan scheme for private renters
February 4, 2015 11:20 amThe Co-operative Group has become the first major employer to take part in a scheme offering workers an interest free loan to pay for their deposit... View Article
LloydsPharmacy opens first UK franchise store
February 4, 2015 11:19 amLloydsPharmacy has opened its first ever UK franchise store in Gloucester. As well as adopting the LloydsPharmacy identity, the store has been refurbished in line with... View Article
Amazon opens first staffed pickup and drop-off location
February 4, 2015 11:19 amAmazon in the US has opened its first ever staffed customer order pickup and drop-off location. The new Amazon@Purdue facility, which has opened in the Krach... View Article
