Poundland enjoyed record sales over the Christmas period as the discount retailer broadened its appeal to include more middle class shoppers. In the 13 weeks to... View Article
The total number of retail jobs rose in the fourth quarter of 2013 boosted by an increase in the number of full-time positions. Figures released by... View Article
Self checkouts are set for a renaissance in the UK as the retail sector re-assesses their value and the discounters begin trialling the technology for the... View Article
Sportswear retailer JD Sports is to enter the fitness market by opening its own chain of gyms. The retailer is due to open the first gym... View Article
Multi-channel footwear retailer Shoon has been sold to former Jones the Bootmaker owners Ken Bartle and Peter Phillips. Retail restructuring specialist GA Europe said the duo... View Article
United Carpets and Floors2go have agreed to change their pricing practices following an investigation by the Office of Fair Trading, In a statement, the OFT said... View Article
Furniture retailer Oak Furniture Land has made two senior appointments within customer service and retail as part of its continued growth strategy. Sara Bird has joined... View Article
WH Smith has reported a fall in both its total and like-for-like sales in the 20 weeks to 18 January 2014 but said it had delivered... View Article
Land Securities has backed a new retail and consumer innovation hub called TrueStart which will provide expertise and advice for retail start-ups. The commercial property company... View Article
