House of Fraser names Jamie Peach as head of SEO
July 14, 2014 11:30 amDepartment store chain House of Fraser has appointed Jamie Peach to the newly created role of head of search engine optimisation. Due to join House of... View Article
General Merchandise News
Jimmy Choo launches virtual showroom
July 14, 2014 9:50 amLuxury footwear brand Jimmy Choo has launched an innovative virtual showroom that allows customers to view and pre-order items from its autumn 2014 collection alongside buyers... View Article
Homebase appoints new HR director
July 14, 2014 9:50 amDIY retailer Homebase has appointed John Shaw as HR director. Reporting jointly to Homebase managing director Paul Loft and Home Retail Group HR director Julie Elder,... View Article
Waitrose signs Portugal export deal
July 14, 2014 9:50 amWaitrose has signed an export deal with European retailer Auchan which will enable it to sell groceries in Portugal. A range of around 100 grocery and chilled... View Article
John Lewis hails a week of ‘bricks & clicks’ success with sales up 20.7%
July 11, 2014 1:01 pmSales at John Lewis climbed by 20.7% year-on-year last week, despite the plethora of sport on TV, as the clearance sale boosted trade both in-store and... View Article
New Nixon VP to launch brand’s first European stores in London and Paris
July 11, 2014 1:00 pmNixon, the US watch and accessories brand, has appointed Philippe Gouzes as vice president of sales and general manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.... View Article
Currys & PC World predict top ten tech gifts for Christmas 2014
July 11, 2014 1:00 pmCurrys and PC World have revealed what they think will be the top ten best-selling technology products this Christmas. Leading the list are tech wearables for... View Article
Marks & Spencer CFO Alan Stewart to join Tesco
July 10, 2014 12:57 pmTesco has recruited Marks & Spencer finance head Alan Stewart as its chief financial officer. The supermarket said in a statement that Stewart will join the... View Article
Burberry first quarter sales up 12%
July 10, 2014 11:49 amLuxury fashion brand Burberry has reported a strong increase in first quarter sales as digital marketing and customer service initiatives helped boost trade. In the three... View Article
