Thursday snapshot: other news in brief
December 4, 2014 10:18 amOther latest news in brief on Zatchels, WH Smith and bitcoins… Leather satchel brand Zatchels is to open 20 new shops over the next two to... View Article
General Merchandise News
Ladbrokes to seek new chief executive
December 3, 2014 10:13 amBookmaker Ladbrokes is to begin a search for a new chief executive after announcing that Richard Glynn will step down next year. Glynn was appointed to... View Article
Fashion leads 36,000 sq ft of new lettings at Bristol’s The Galleries
December 3, 2014 9:18 amThe Galleries shopping centre in Bristol is welcoming six new retailers in the run-up to Christmas. High street clothing retailer Peacocks has returned to Bristol by... View Article
Co-operative Food acquires five Budgens and two Londis stores
December 3, 2014 9:18 amThe Co-operative Food has acquired five Budgens stores from convenience store operator Kash Jaffar. The deal also includes two Londis stores. The shops include three in... View Article
Food prices fall for first time in eight years
December 3, 2014 9:18 amFood prices fell for the first time in eight years in November as supermarkets continued to cut prices in a bid to attract more customers. Figures... View Article
Wednesday snapshot: other news in brief
December 3, 2014 9:17 amOther latest news in brief on River Island, SuperTrash and Edinburgh Woollen Mill… London Fashion Week designer Jean-Pierre Braganza has designed a capsule collection for high... View Article
Black Friday fuels biggest ever sales week for John Lewis
December 2, 2014 11:04 amJohn Lewis said Black Friday helped drive the biggest ever sales week in its 150 year trading history as sales surged by 21.8% on the corresponding... View Article
McColl’s fourth quarter sales boosted by new store acquisitions
December 2, 2014 11:03 amNewsagent and convenience store chain McColl’s saw its total sales climb by 5% in its fourth quarter as trade was driven by new store acquisitions. However,... View Article
Mulberry hires new non-exec director
December 2, 2014 11:03 amLuxury fashion brand Mulberry has appointed Julie Gilhart as a non-executive director. Gilhart is a freelance fashion consultant who has advised clients such as Amazon.com and... View Article
