Thorntons blames order timings for Q1 sales fall
October 13, 2014 12:16 pmChocolatier Thorntons has reported a 12.8% reduction in first quarter sales at its FMCG division which it attributed to the timing of orders. The decrease led... View Article
General Merchandise News
Paperchase appoints advisers regarding potential sale of business
October 13, 2014 12:15 pmCard and stationery retailer Paperchase has appointed advisers regarding a potential sale of the business after it received a number of approaches from interested parties. The... View Article
Argos to run digital skills workshops
October 13, 2014 11:28 amArgos has teamed up with digital skills charity Go ON UK to help some of the 9.5 million people in the UK who are still not... View Article
Waitrose begins recruitment for new fulfilment centre
October 13, 2014 11:28 amWaitrose has revealed that it has started to recruit for the first 250 roles at its new dotcom fulfilment centre in Coulsdon in South London. Set... View Article
Amazon to create 1,000 new jobs
October 13, 2014 9:42 amAmazon is to create 1,000 new permanent roles at its UK fulfilment centres over the coming months. The online retail giant says it has invested over... View Article
Zara opens new regional flagship at Liverpool ONE
October 13, 2014 9:24 amZara has re-opened its store in Liverpool ONE to create a new regional flagship for the North West. The revamped and enlarged store, which is situated... View Article
HR delivering business improvements through innovation
October 10, 2014 12:25 pmHuman resources is today much more about innovation, such as using social media and looking for new ways to engage with employees, than it is about... View Article
John Lewis sales up 7.9% last week despite the warmer weather
October 10, 2014 12:12 pmJohn Lewis said it enjoyed strong trade last week with sales rising 7.9% year-on-year. The retailer said it had a good start to the week as it... View Article
DFS to move into Europe
October 10, 2014 12:12 pmSofa retailer DFS is to expand into Continental Europe by opening a store in The Netherlands this year. The news comes as the retailer announced that... View Article
