UK grocery market growth slows to record low
September 23, 2014 12:03 pmNew figures released by Kantar Worldpanel have revealed that overall grocery market growth has slowed to a new record low of 0.3%. The research firm’s latest... View Article
General Merchandise News
New Tesco CFO Alan Stewart joins supermarket two months early
September 23, 2014 12:03 pmTesco has announced that its new chief financial officer Alan Stewart is joining the company immediately instead of on 1 December as originally planned. The move... View Article
Screwfix pilots four stores in Germany
September 23, 2014 12:03 pmScrewfix has expanded in Europe with the launch of four trial stores in Germany. The Kingfisher owned tool, plumbing and electrical equipment retailer has opened stores... View Article
Weekend Kitchen with Waitrose secures second run on Channel 4
September 22, 2014 12:13 pmWaitrose has revealed that Channel 4 has confirmed a 14 episode re-commission of Weekend Kitchen with Waitrose. Developed by Waitrose and Spun Gold TV, the 60... View Article
Uniqlo to offer scholarships to Harvard
September 22, 2014 12:13 pmJapanese clothing brand Uniqlo is to offer fellowships for Japanese students who have been accepted into the Harvard Business School and the Harvard University Graduate School... View Article
John Lewis sales impacted by mild weather last week
September 19, 2014 11:59 amJohn Lewis sales dropped by 3.5% year-on-year last week as the mild weather led shoppers to delay purchases of winter clothing and footwear. Fashion sales fell... View Article
Trevor Bond steps down as non-exec director at Poundland
September 19, 2014 11:59 amSingle price discount retailer Poundland has announced that Trevor Bond has resigned as a non-executive director. Bond has recently become company group chairman EMEA for the... View Article
Beales group sales fall due to store closures
September 19, 2014 11:48 amBeales has reported that total group sales including concessions and VAT were 0.6% lower in the 19 weeks to 13 September and 3.5% lower in the... View Article
Waitrose sales boosted by outdoor events and warm weather last week
September 19, 2014 10:57 amA week of major outdoor events and warmer weather helped drive Waitrose sales 6.5% higher year-on-year last week. The Proms, held at parks across the country,... View Article
