Abercrombie & Fitch Q1 losses widen
May 30, 2014 9:01 amAbercrombie & Fitch has reported that its losses widened to $23.7 million for the thirteen weeks to 3 May 2014 from $7.2 million a year earlier.... View Article
General Merchandise News
Scottish newsagents welcome carrier bag charge
May 30, 2014 9:01 amScottish independent retailers have welcomed the news that a minimum charge of 5p for plastic carrier bags will be introduced from 20 October in Scotland. The... View Article
Tesco completes establishment of joint venture with CRE
May 29, 2014 11:48 amTesco has finalised a deal with China Resources Enterprise to create the largest food retailer in China. The joint venture will see Tesco combine its 131... View Article
Demand drives the UK retail market forward: KPMG/IPSOS Retail Think Tank
May 29, 2014 11:47 amThe health of UK retail improved in the first quarter of 2014 thanks to stronger demand for retail goods, particularly in January, the KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think... View Article
Over a third of online retail sales now via smartphones and tablets
May 28, 2014 11:59 amOver a third of all online retail sales are now made on a mobile device according to a new benchmarking report from IMRG and Capgemini. The... View Article
John Lewis announces five finalists for JLAB technology incubator
May 28, 2014 11:39 amJohn Lewis has revealed details of the five start-up businesses which have made it to the final stage of JLAB, the retailer’s first-ever technology business incubator.... View Article
Scotts & Co acquires Rowlands Clothing
May 28, 2014 11:39 amMulti-channel retailer Scotts & Co has acquired the catalogue and online businesses of Rowlands Clothing and Rosemex Trading from their private equity backers. The move comes... View Article
Whiteley shopping centre welcomes 4.7 million shoppers in first year
May 28, 2014 10:51 amThe Whiteley shopping centre in Hampshire has welcomed over 4.7 million shoppers in its first year since opening. The 320,000 sq ft scheme, which is managed... View Article
London still a magnet for international retail brands: new report
May 28, 2014 10:33 amLondon is home to more international retail brands than any other city in the world according to a new report. CBRE’s 2014 “How Global Retail” report... View Article
