Contactless payments up 150% in last six months
November 19, 2014 11:14 amNew figures have shown that the number of contactless transactions rose by more than 150% in the last six months. According to figures released by payment... View Article
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Wednesday snapshot: other news in brief
November 19, 2014 11:14 amOther latest news in brief on Alexander Wang, retail start-ups and Circle K. Fashion designer Alexander Wang is to open a first UK store in London’s... View Article
B&M first half EBITDA jumps by 34%
November 18, 2014 11:20 amB&M European Value Retail has reported a 34% jump in first half EBITDA as it revealed that it is on track to open at least 50... View Article
Waitrose opens new concept ‘Food & Home’ shop
November 18, 2014 11:20 amWaitrose has reopened its Salisbury branch as a new concept ‘Food & Home’ shop. Employing 550 staff, the 55,000 square foot store includes a dedicated collection... View Article
Grocery market falls into decline for first time in 20 years
November 18, 2014 10:59 amThe UK grocery market has fallen into decline for the first time in 20 years according to latest figures released by Kantar Wordpanel. The figures show... View Article
SuperGroup’s Hans Schmitt to step down
November 18, 2014 10:59 amSuperdry owner SuperGroup has announced that Hans Schmitt, its managing director for international and wholesale, will leave the business at the end of the year to... View Article
Retail footfall down 0.8% in October
November 17, 2014 11:39 amRetail footfall in October was 0.8% down on the same month last year, but up on the 0.9% fall in September. According to the figures released... View Article
Majestic sales rise 2.8% in first half
November 17, 2014 11:39 amMajestic Wine increased its like-for- like sales in its retail stores by 2.8% in the first half of its financial year as the retailer also grew... View Article
Missguided to introduce first plus size range
November 17, 2014 11:39 amOnline fast fashion business Missguided is to launch its first plus size range this week. Called Missguided+, the range is part of a series of launches... View Article
