Independent retailers flock to Red Lion Yard
September 8, 2014 11:46 amMaison White and Splash of Ice have both opened stores at the recently refurbished Red Lion Yard shopping quarter in Colchester. Four further retailers have also... View Article
General Merchandise News
John Lewis sales up 16.2% last week
September 5, 2014 12:27 pmSales at John Lewis surged by 16.2% year-on-year last week as preparations for the return to school drove footfall into branches and helped childrenswear to have... View Article
Neiman Marcus to open first store in Manhattan
September 5, 2014 12:27 pmLuxury US department store Neiman Marcus has announced plans to open its first store in New York’s Manhattan. The move forms part of the group’s expansion... View Article
Retailer survey predicts bumper Christmas
September 5, 2014 12:27 pmA new survey has suggested that retailers are gearing up for what they believe will be a bumper Christmas this year. The poll of over 9,000... View Article
Tesco opens new concept convenience store in London
September 5, 2014 10:04 amTesco has opened a new first-of-its-kind Express convenience store in Philpot Lane in the City of London. The 1,000 sq ft store is smaller than a... View Article
McArthurGlen to expand Ashford Designer Outlet
September 4, 2014 11:53 amDesigner outlet operator McArthurGlen is to submit a planning application later this month to add around 100,000 square feet of retail space to its Ashford Designer... View Article
Paddy Power appoints new CEO
September 4, 2014 11:53 amPaddy Power has appointed Andy McCue to the position of chief executive designate. Currently working as the bookmaker’s managing director for retail UK and Ireland, he will... View Article
FSA to set up dedicated food crime unit
September 4, 2014 11:25 amThe government has announced plans to establish a special unit to tackle crime in the food industry. The move follows recommendations put forward by Professor Chris... View Article
Shop price decline eases in August
September 3, 2014 12:14 pmShop prices fell by 1.6% year-on-year in August to mark the sixteenth consecutive month of deflation. However the decline slowed from July when prices dropped by... View Article
