One Stop celebrates 700th store
November 18, 2013 12:11 pmThe Tesco-owned One Stop convenience chain has announced the opening of its 700th store. The chain’s newest store in Letchworth in Hertfordshire is one of three... View Article
General Merchandise News
ACS sets out business rates reform recommendations to Chancellor
November 18, 2013 12:10 pmThe Association of Convenience Stores has made a series of recommendations on business rates and other issues to Chancellor George Osborne ahead of the Autumn Statement.... View Article
Retailers failing to capitilise on growing appetite for mobile shopping: new study
November 15, 2013 12:31 pmA new study has revealed UK consumers’ growing appetite for technology advancements in mobile shopping. The poll of 500 shoppers by research firm Populus found that... View Article
Asda reports 0.3% rise in third quarter sales as it unveils five year strategy
November 15, 2013 12:29 pmAsda has reported that its like-for-like sales edged up 0.3% in the 13 weeks to 4 October to mark the twelfth consecutive period of positive growth.... View Article
Plans unveiled for new Westgate shopping centre in Oxford
November 15, 2013 11:57 amThe Westgate Alliance, a joint venture between Land Securities and The Crown Estate, has unveiled its vision for the new Westgate shopping centre in Oxford. Early... View Article
The Co-operative launches Independent Living Store
November 15, 2013 11:57 amThe Co-operative has launched a new pilot retail store aimed at people with mobility difficulties. The 3,000 sq ft Co-operative Independent Living store in Poynton in... View Article
Ted Baker hails strong performance across all channels
November 14, 2013 11:57 amTed Baker saw its revenues increase by 24.4% in the 13 weeks to 9 November as the fashion retailer hailed a strong performance across all of... View Article
Disney and Harrods launch new fairy tale retail experience
November 14, 2013 11:57 amDisney has joined forces with Harrods to recreate one of its popular theme park experiences for the first time in the UK. The company is to... View Article
WH Smith reports falling like-for-like sales
November 14, 2013 11:57 amBook and stationery retailer WH Smith has reported a drop in like-for-like sales at both its high street stores and travel division. In the ten weeks... View Article
