AO World to launch German website tomorrow
September 30, 2014 11:53 amOnline electrical appliances retailer AO World is taking the first step in its European expansion with the launch of a German website. The site is expected... View Article
General Merchandise News
Walmart appoints Instagram founder to board of directors
September 30, 2014 11:53 amWalmart has appointed Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom to its board of directors. Systrom has become the 15th member of the board and will be a member... View Article
Argos hires head of digital engineering
September 30, 2014 11:53 amMulti-channel retailer Argos has appointed Matt Hobbs to the newly created role of head of digital engineering. Hobbs will report to Home Retail Group chief digital... View Article
Aldi profits leap by 65%
September 29, 2014 12:21 pmDiscount supermarket Aldi has announced a 65% increase in full year pre-tax profits in the UK as it continues to grow its market share by attracting... View Article
Food retailers perform well in customer service study
September 29, 2014 11:04 amFigures released by the Institute of Customer Service from its latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index have shown that retail food was the second highest scoring of... View Article
John Lewis sales edge up 2% last week
September 26, 2014 10:45 amJohn Lewis sales rose by just 2% year-on-year last week as warm weather across the UK deterred shoppers from buying new autumn clothing. While fashion sales... View Article
Internacionale IP sold in six-figure deal
September 26, 2014 10:45 amIntellectual property specialist Metis has announced that the intellectual property of value fashion chain Internacionale has been sold in a six-figure deal to a major high... View Article
Calzedonia to open first store outside of London
September 26, 2014 10:45 amItalian swimwear and hosiery brand Calzedonia is to open its first store outside of London at the Churchill Square shopping centre in Brighton. The company is... View Article
H&M profit up 20% in third quarter
September 25, 2014 12:27 pmSwedish fashion retailer H&M saw its operating profit rise by 20% in its third quarter as its new collections helped to drive strong sales and increased... View Article
