Retailers are optimistic for 2015
January 1, 2015 8:05 amA new survey has revealed that retailers are optimistic about 2015 with many predicting an improvement in sales and increases in both investment and employment levels... View Article
General Merchandise News
Next sales up 2.9% in run-up to Christmas
December 30, 2014 10:02 amNext has reported that its full price total sales rose by 2.9% in the run-up to Christmas. In the 58 days to 24 December, retail sales... View Article
UK retail sector expands by 7%
December 30, 2014 10:02 amNew research has revealed that there has been a 7% increase in the number of active companies in the retail sector in the last year. The... View Article
Tuesday snapshot: other news in brief
December 30, 2014 10:02 amOther news in brief on Walgreens, retail sales in 2015 and the fastest growing products in supermarkets… Walgreens shareholders have voted to approve all proposals relating... View Article
Maplin reports strong Christmas sales growth
December 29, 2014 12:53 pmElectronics retailer Maplin has reported seeing its best ever Christmas Day online sales as well as strong trading over the entire Christmas period with store and... View Article
John Lewis clearance sale gets off to flying start
December 29, 2014 7:59 amJohn Lewis said its clearance sale got off to flying start with orders on Christmas Eve rising by 16% year-on-year between 5pm and 6pm. On Christmas... View Article
Gerry Weber acquires Hallhuber
December 24, 2014 9:38 amGerman fashion brand Gerry Weber has agreed to acquire Munich-based fashion company Hallhuber from private equity firm Change Capital Partners. Gerry Weber said the acquisition will... View Article
Number of retailers in ‘significant’ financial distress rises
December 24, 2014 9:38 amDespite the boost to retail sales from Black Friday last month, new research has revealed that many retailers have struggled over the last three months. According... View Article
DFS reports strong first quarter
December 23, 2014 10:55 amDFS has reported a 53.7% rise in EBITDA in its first quarter to round off a record 12 month period for the sofa retailer. In the... View Article
