SuperGroup sales hit by late Easter
May 8, 2014 12:12 pmSuperGroup, the owner of the Superdry clothing brand, has said its full year profits will be towards the lower end of market expectations after like-for-like sales... View Article
General Merchandise News
Morrisons’ like-for-like sales down 7.1% in first quarter
May 8, 2014 12:12 pmMorrisons has reported a 7.1% drop in like-for-like sales in its first quarter. Total sales excluding fuel fell by 4.2%. The company said the market had... View Article
Waitrose launches new online wine site
May 8, 2014 12:12 pmWaitrose has unveiled plans to grow its share of online wine sales with the launch of a new wine site. Waitrose Cellar, which replaces Waitrose Wine... View Article
Belstaff appoints new chief executive
May 8, 2014 12:12 pmBelstaff, the Labelux-owned luxury clothing brand, has appointed Gavin Haig as its new chief executive. Due to take up his new role on 21 July, Haig... View Article
John Lewis introduces own range of smart TVs
May 8, 2014 11:34 amJohn Lewis has launched its first-ever range of own brand smart TVs. Developed in collaboration with electronics manufacturer LG Electronics, the TVs come in three large... View Article
Trendsetter acquires the duvet & pillow business of Delbanco Meyer & Co
May 8, 2014 11:13 amTrendsetter Home Furnishings has acquired the filled bedding business of Delbanco Meyer & Co and its associated consumer brands. A fourth generation family business, Trendsetter is... View Article
Grocery market growth at 11 year low
May 7, 2014 12:20 pmNew figures have shown that the overall grocery market grew at its lowest rate for at least 11 years in the 12 weeks to 27 April.... View Article
Sainsbury’s posts full year profit rise as King prepares to leave
May 7, 2014 12:20 pmSainsbury’s has reported a 16.3% rise in its annual pre-tax profits although it warned that conditions in the food retail sector are likely to remain “challenging”.... View Article
Shop prices fall for 12th consecutive month in April
May 7, 2014 11:48 amShop prices fell for the 12th consecutive month in April as shoppers took advantage of prices and promotions in supermarkets over the Easter trading period. Figures... View Article
