John Lewis sales up 14.9% last week
October 3, 2014 12:30 pmJohn Lewis grew its sales by 14.9% year-on-year last week as continued demand for home products was matched by increased trade in fashion. Stores achieving the... View Article
General Merchandise News
Gerry Weber to open stores at German rail stations
October 3, 2014 12:30 pmThe Gerry Weber fashion brand is to open retail stores at selected German rail stations as part of a joint venture with one of its franchisees.... View Article
Costa to open at six British Land retail parks
October 3, 2014 11:09 amBritish Land has agreed separate deals with Costa at six of its retails parks as part of its strategy to increase the food and leisure offer... View Article
Dunelm like-for-likes rise 8.9% in first quarter
October 3, 2014 11:09 amHomewares retailer Dunelm has reported an 8.9% increase in first quarter like-for-like sales as trade was flattered by a relatively weak performance in the same period... View Article
Rockar Hyundai drives into Bluewater with new digital store
October 3, 2014 11:09 amHyundai is partnering with Rockar to open a digital store at the Bluewater shopping centre in Kent. Rockar Hyundai has taken a ten year lease at... View Article
Ted Baker first half profits up by 24.2%
October 2, 2014 12:23 pmFashion retailer Ted Baker has reported a 24.2% increase in first half pre-tax profits following strong sales performances in all of its markets. In the 28... View Article
Waitrose launches specialist pet website
October 2, 2014 12:23 pmWaitrose has launched waitrosepet.com, a specialist website dedicated to pet products. Launched in partnership with online retailer Monster Pet Supplies, the new website offers over 9,000... View Article
Booths to offer nationwide delivery this Christmas
October 2, 2014 12:22 pmBooths has launched its 2014 Christmas book catalogue and this year is making its range of Christmas food and drink available to order nationwide. Featuring products... View Article
Michael Kors to open store at Liverpool ONE
October 2, 2014 12:22 pmMichael Kors is to open a new Michael Kors Lifestyle store in the Liverpool ONE shopping centre this week. The 3,574 sq ft store will carry... View Article
