John Lewis sales up 4.6% in a week of two halves
June 20, 2014 11:59 amJohn Lewis sales rose 4.6% year-on-year last week as the mix of cool and warm weather led to a week of two halves for trading. The... View Article
General Merchandise News
Personal touch is crucial in making older consumers buy in-store: new study
June 20, 2014 11:59 amA new study has found that well-staffed tills and a warm welcome are the key drivers of in-store purchasing among older shoppers who still value the... View Article
Debenhams reports slight rise in like-for-like sales
June 20, 2014 11:59 amDebenhams has reported a slight rise in like-for-like sales in recent weeks after the department store refocused its promotional activity to deliver a higher proportion of... View Article
Shop Direct hires first fashion director
June 20, 2014 11:59 amShop Direct, the owner of Very.co.uk and Littlewoods.com, has appointed Gap European buying director Zoe Matthews to the newly created role of fashion director. Due to... View Article
H&M to broaden offer with extensive footwear range
June 20, 2014 11:59 amSwedish high street fashion retailer H&M is to broaden its offer by launching an extensive shoe range for men, women and children. In the retailer’s latest... View Article
Asos, New Look and TM Lewin sign up to new rail station delivery service
June 19, 2014 12:29 pmAsos, New Look and TM Lewin are some of the first retailers to sign up to a new service which will enable shoppers to pick up... View Article
Retail sales volumes up 3.9% year-on-year in May
June 19, 2014 12:22 pmRetail sales volumes grew by 3.9% year-on-year in May according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics. However, retail sales volumes fell 0.5% compared... View Article
La Portegna makes UK debut in London’s Marylebone
June 19, 2014 11:17 amSpanish luxury leather brand La Portegna has opened its first UK store. Specialising in handmade leather travel accessories and shoes, the brand has opened its doors... View Article
Waitrose to export branded products from smaller premium producers
June 19, 2014 11:17 amWaitrose has announced plans to develop an export business for branded products from smaller premium producers after seeing an uplift in products sold overseas. The retailer,... View Article
