Co-operative Food leases 54 pub sites for convenience stores
April 7, 2014 11:39 amThe Co-operative Food has signed an agreement to lease 54 pub sites as part of plans to open more than 100 new convenience stores across the... View Article
General Merchandise News
Ocado creates more than 1,000 UK jobs
April 7, 2014 11:39 amOcado has announced plans to recruit over 1,000 staff as the company looks to expand both in the UK and overseas. The online grocer said the... View Article
House of Lords urges supermarkets to end ‘Bogof’ deals
April 7, 2014 11:39 amThe House of Lords EU Committee has called for retailers to take more responsibility for helping to reduce food waste as it highlights at least 90... View Article
Waitrose launches first ad that focuses on its co-ownership credentials
April 7, 2014 11:08 amWaitrose has launched its first television advertising campaign that focuses on its staff-owned structure. The campaign, which made its airtime debut on Saturday, aims to convey... View Article
H&M makes it debut in Australia
April 7, 2014 10:09 amSwedish fashion retailer H&M has opened its first store in Australia. Over 3,000 H&M fans were waiting outside the new shop in Melbourne when it opened... View Article
Co-operative Group launches pay-as-you-go SIM card
April 7, 2014 9:12 amThe Co-operative Group is moving into the mobile phone market by launching its first own-brand pay-as-you-go SIM card. Launched in partnership with The Phone Co-op, The... View Article
Just 20% of high street shops affected by administrations in last five years remain vacant
April 4, 2014 12:16 pmA new study has shown that just 20% of high street shops affected by administrations over the last five years are still vacant. The research by... View Article
Jaeger strengthens e-commerce team with new hires
April 4, 2014 12:15 pmPremium fashion retailer Jaeger has appointed former Mothercare digital executive Simon Spencelayh as head of e-commerce as part of plans to strengthen its e-commerce team. Due... View Article
Bristol’s Park Street launches social media campaign to attract shoppers
April 4, 2014 12:15 pmThe Park Street shopping district in Bristol has launched a new social media strategy called SocialiStreet to generate traffic and engagement for its retailers and other... View Article
