Nisa appoints new chief executive
January 6, 2015 11:10 amIndependent convenience retailer Nisa has appointed Nick Read as its new chief executive. Due to join Nisa in February, Read was previously group customer service director... View Article
General Merchandise News
The Fragrance Shop enjoys 11.8% rise in festive sales
January 6, 2015 11:09 amThe Fragrance Shop said it experienced a successful festive period as multi-channel retailing continued to boost sales. In the five weeks to 27 December, total sales... View Article
Tribesports teams up with Parkrun
January 6, 2015 11:09 amPerformance sportswear brand Tribesports has embarked on a five-year brand partnership with the weekly free running movement Parkrun. With 850,000 runners, Parkrun has five highly coveted... View Article
Bank enters administration
January 6, 2015 10:46 amHigh street fashion retailer Bank has gone into administration putting 1,500 jobs at risk. The Lancashire based business, which operates 84 stores, was sold by JD... View Article
Halfords announces zero-rate VAT prices on bike lights
January 6, 2015 10:46 amCycle retailer Halfords is launching its latest be safe and seen campaign by selling bike lights at VAT free prices for the remainder of winter. Halfords... View Article
John Lewis Christmas sales boosted by online growth and click & collect
January 5, 2015 10:02 amJohn Lewis has reported that its sales rose by 5.8% year-on-year in the five weeks to 27 December as trade was boosted by strong online sales... View Article
Waitrose sales up 6.5% in run-up to Christmas
January 5, 2015 10:02 amWaitrose enjoyed strong trade in the run-up to Christmas with sales rising by 6.5% year-on-year in the two weeks to 27 December. Champagne sales were up... View Article
SME online retailers to target growth through increased use of online marketplace sites in 2015
January 5, 2015 10:01 amA new study has found that UK SME online retailers are planning to increase their use of online marketplace sites such as eBay and Amazon Marketplace... View Article
John Lewis sales dip 1.4% last week
January 2, 2015 8:30 amJohn Lewis saw its sales drop by 1.4% year-on-year in the week to 27 December as it continued to experience shifting patterns in customer shopping. With... View Article
