99p Stores seeks sites for 150 new stores
September 15, 2014 12:27 pm99p Stores is looking for new sites across the Midlands and in the North of England as it aims to open a further 150 stores in... View Article
General Merchandise News
Shop Direct to launch luxury etailer under Very brand
September 12, 2014 12:34 pmShop Direct is to launch a standalone etail brand offering edited collections and products from accessible and high street luxury fashion and beauty brands. The move... View Article
John Lewis sales up 11.4% last week
September 12, 2014 12:34 pmJohn Lewis grew its sales by 11.4% year-on-year last week with both its shops and online posting solid increases. In the shops the Newbury store posted... View Article
John Lewis enjoys strong first half growth
September 12, 2014 12:33 pmThe John Lewis Partnership has reported strong growth in its first half sales and profits despite a fall in profits at its Waitrose supermarket chain. In... View Article
Next first half profits up 19.3%
September 11, 2014 12:33 pmNext has reported a 19.3% increase in first half profit with retail stores and online sales both delivering significant growth. Pre-tax profit in the half year... View Article
Argos like-for-like sales edge up in second quarter
September 11, 2014 10:25 amHome Retail Group has reported that Argos achieved its ninth consecutive quarter of positive like-for-like sales growth in the second quarter of the financial year. In... View Article
Thorntons’ full-year profits up 60%
September 10, 2014 10:45 amChocolatier Thorntons has reported a 60.4% surge in its full year pre-tax profits as the turnaround strategy it put in place three years ago yields results.... View Article
Ocado launches click & collect pilot at Hatfield’s The Galleria
September 10, 2014 10:45 amOnline grocery retailer Ocado is trialling a new click and collect initiative at the Land Securities operated The Galleria outlet shopping centre in Hatfield. The six... View Article
White Stuff to open at Bluewater
September 10, 2014 10:45 amLifestyle fashion retailer White Stuff is to open a statement store at the Bluewater shopping centre in Kent. The brand has taken a 7,000 sq ft... View Article
