Online retail sales back on track in July
August 18, 2014 12:49 pmFigures released by IMRG and Capgemini in their E-Retail Sales Index have shown that online sales recorded annual growth of 14% in July. The index increased... View Article
General Merchandise News
John Lewis sales up 6.1% last week
August 15, 2014 12:41 pmJohn Lewis grew its sales by 6.1% year-on-year last week despite the blustery weather that arrived towards the weekend. Fashion had a solid week with sales... View Article
Asda like-for-likes edge up 0.5% in second quarter
August 15, 2014 12:41 pmAsda grew its like-for-like sales by 0.5% in the ten weeks to 30 June as the supermarket made changes to its management structure in an attempt... View Article
Subway appoints area development manager for UK and Ireland
August 15, 2014 12:41 pmSubway has appointed a new area development manager for the UK and Ireland. Having worked with Subway for over a decade, Greg Madigan will be responsible... View Article
Waitrose benefits from the return of the Great British Bake Off
August 15, 2014 12:41 pmWaitrose said the return of The Great British Bake Off contributed to strong trading last week with sales up 8.2% year-on-year. The retailer saw a 25%... View Article
99p stores launches new bakery and coffee concept
August 15, 2014 12:41 pm99p Stores has launched a new bakery and coffee concept at its newly opened store in Northampton. The bakery will sell coffees made from a Nescafe Alegria... View Article
Create and Craft TV shopping format to launch in US
August 15, 2014 11:37 amCraft Retail Group, a division of Ideal Shopping Direct, is to launch its Create and Craft TV shopping format in the US. Create and Craft’s 24... View Article
Amazon launches credit card reader
August 14, 2014 11:27 amAmazon has launched a credit card reader that plugs into a smartphone or tablet to allow payments. Aimed at small retailers, the Amazon Local Register device... View Article
Southern Co-operative appoints new chairman
August 14, 2014 9:30 amThe Southern Co-operative has elected Michael Hastilow as its new chairman. Having previously held the position of vice-chairman, Hastilow succeeds David Blowe who completed his term as... View Article
