Retail newsagents renew calls for minimum alcohol pricing
April 24, 2014 12:03 pmThe National Federation of Retail Newsagents has renewed its calls for a minimum unit price on alcohol as new figures show a drop in violent crime... View Article
General Merchandise News
Comment: International Customer Loyalty Month:Tips for retaining your customers for longer
April 23, 2014 4:22 pmHow do you ensure that you keep hold of your customers year after year, even when the competition are hitting them hard with discounts and promotions?... View Article
Primark to open first US stores
April 23, 2014 12:27 pmPrimark owner Associated British Foods has announced that the discount fashion retailer is to open its first US stores. The retailer will initially open stores in... View Article
Simon Harrow heads to Haatch to lead new start-up
April 23, 2014 11:31 amFormer Morrisons multi-channel executive and Kiddicare head of digital development Simon Harrow is to lead a start-up funded by digital incubator Haatch. Following the recent announcement... View Article
Card Factory reveals plans for IPO
April 22, 2014 12:16 pmCard Factory has become the latest retailer to announce plans to float on the London Stock Exchange. The greeting cards retailer, which operates over 700 stores... View Article
Tesco cuts more food prices and slashes online shopping charges
April 22, 2014 12:16 pmTesco has cut the price of more of its food products and slashed its online shopping charges as it looks to compete with rivals. From today,... View Article
Retail parks come out top for Easter footfall
April 22, 2014 12:16 pmNew figures have shown that retail parks emerged as the winners in the battle for footfall over the Easter weekend as shoppers stepped out to stock... View Article
Comment: right-time vs real-time marketing – determining the best time to market
April 22, 2014 12:11 pmPart one – the always-on consumer. By Marc Darling of TIBCO Loyalty Lab. We live in the age of the always-connected consumer. That connection can come... View Article
Sit-up TV falls into administration
April 22, 2014 10:23 amShopping channel operator Sit-up TV has entered administration following a significant drop in sales. The company’s television channels Price Drop and Bid TV have both ceased... View Article
