Record online sales light up Christmas
January 10, 2014 12:22 pmMore people than ever did their Christmas shopping online in 2013 as online sales in the UK in December grew at their fastest rate in three... View Article
General Merchandise News
JD Sports enjoys strong Christmas trading
January 10, 2014 12:22 pmJD Sports Fashion has reported that its full year profits should be in line with City forecasts following stronger trading over the festive period. The sportswear... View Article
Foyles sees 0.4% uplift in sales over Christmas
January 10, 2014 12:22 pmBookseller Foyles saw its like-for-like sales edge up 0.4% year-on-year in December with sales in the three weeks to Christmas rising by 0.1% In the seven... View Article
Retail sales growth slows in December
January 10, 2014 12:22 pmYear-on-year growth in UK retail sales slowed in December despite a surge in online sales. According to figures relaesed by the British Retail Consortium and KPMG,... View Article
Scotland’s Large Retailer Levy to end next year
January 10, 2014 11:56 amThe Scottish government has confirmed that the Large Retailer Levy will end in March 2015. At a Scottish Retail Consortium Parliamentary Reception this week, Cabinet Secretary... View Article
Usdaw concerned by portrayal of shop theft in Channel 4’s Benefits Street
January 10, 2014 11:55 amShopworkers trade union Usdaw has expressed its concern over the portrayal of shop theft in a recent Channel 4 documentary. The Benefits Street programme shown on... View Article
Rhug Estate celebrates most successful Christmas to date
January 10, 2014 11:55 amOnline premium food retailer Rhug Organic Estate has reported its most successful Christmas to date with turkey sales rising 35% on last year. Meat sales were... View Article
M&S general merchandise sales down 2.1% in third quarter
January 9, 2014 12:08 pmMarks & Spencer saw a 2.1% decline in its third quarter like-for-like sales within its general merchandise division which the retailer attributed to unseasonal weather and... View Article
New Look like-for-like sales up 1.5% over Christmas
January 9, 2014 12:08 pmHigh street fashion retailer New Look has reported a 1.5% increase in UK like-for-like sales over the Christmas trading period after seeing a strong full price... View Article
