Apple and consumer electronics boost John Lewis sales figures
October 31, 2014 11:14 amDespite the warm weather there was an 8.3% increase in sales overall for the retailer in week 13 Week 13 2014-15 saw sales of £83.56m, an... View Article
General Merchandise News
Increased profits for 99p stores
October 31, 2014 11:12 amCost control and improved buying-in margins contribute to improved results Operating profit for the company was £400,000, compared with a £100,000 loss the year before with... View Article
SuperGroup cautious about full-year trading outcome
October 31, 2014 10:44 amUnseasonal weather and strategic investment impacts on revenues In today’s trading update covering the 13-week period to 25 October 2014, and the 26-week period to 25... View Article
Friday snapshot:latest news in brief
October 31, 2014 10:44 amTesco, WAH Nails, Marks and Spencer, Jamie Oliver,Topshop .. Law firm Pinsent Masons has said that the Serious Fraud Office could take three to seven years... View Article
Ted Baker disappointed with litigation outcome
October 31, 2014 9:57 amClaim against AXA insurance not upheld Ted Baker has received judgment from the High Court that its on-going claim against AXA Insurance UK PLC, its previous... View Article
Global gains for local cultural scene as urban clothing retailer builds on success.
October 30, 2014 4:52 pmArtists, musicians and fashion designers from the South West are set to benefit from the success of a fast-growing local retailer. Bristol-based Recreo Clothing has revealed... View Article
One iota delivers on retailing of the future with 1,000th store roll out!
October 30, 2014 3:46 pmOne iota, the cloud-based multi-channel retail technology specialist in online, in-store and interactive solutions, has reached a significant company milestone by installing its technology in over... View Article
Not on the high street: retail’s silver service
October 30, 2014 12:39 pmMichael Sheridan, chairman and founder of retail design agency Sheridan & Co, explains how restaurants can provide an unexpected source of inspiration for retailers. As consumers... View Article
Waitrose to trial home scanning
October 30, 2014 12:39 pmWaitrose has teamed up with US start-up business Hiku as it looks to become the first retailer to trial home scanning in the UK. Hiku is... View Article
