A third of online sales now made via mobile devices
February 27, 2014 12:32 pmA new study has found that one in three of all UK online sales are now made on a mobile device. Latest results from the IMRG... View Article
General Merchandise News
Debenhams embarks on charity partnership with Help for Heroes
February 27, 2014 12:32 pmDebenhams has embarked on a charity partnership with Help for Heroes, the charity which supports wounded servicemen and their families. Together with BBC Children in Need... View Article
Sir Michael Parkinson to host talk shows on Waitrose TV
February 27, 2014 12:32 pmWaitrose has announced that Sir Michael Parkinson is to host a series of talk shows on its online TV channel. ‘Parky’, as he is known more... View Article
Contactless payment transactions rise by 226% in past 12 months
February 27, 2014 12:32 pmNew figures have revealed that contactless payment transactions have increased by 226% compared to this time last year. The data from WorldPay shows that contactless payments... View Article
Cotswold Outdoors supports Wings for Life
February 27, 2014 11:29 amCotswold Outdoors has committed to a year-long partnership with Wings for Life, a not-for-profit spinal cord research foundation. The outdoor retailer will support the foundation throughout... View Article
Interview: WH Smith building overseas travel footprint
February 26, 2014 12:42 pmWH Smith is further expanding its overseas business in the 20 countries in which it operates with more travel stores planned as well as diversification through... View Article
Greggs profits down but new strategy shows signs of success
February 26, 2014 12:42 pmGreggs has reported an 18.9% drop in its full-year pre-tax profit but said its sales are improving as it continues to focus on building its food-on-the-go... View Article
Travis Perkins reports dip in profits at Wickes despite full-year sales rise
February 26, 2014 12:42 pmTravis Perkins saw a 2.4% increase in full-year revenue at its consumer division which includes DIY retailer Wickes and Toolstation. In the year to 31 December... View Article
Co-operative Group to sell its farms and considers sale of pharmacy business
February 26, 2014 12:41 pmThe Co-operative Group has said that it is planning to sell its farm business and is exploring options for the potential sale of its pharmacy chain.... View Article
