Schuh to open new European distribution centre
November 11, 2013 11:50 amFootwear retailer Schuh is to open a new 245,000 sq ft European distribution centre in Scotland. The facility in the J4M8 complex in Bathgate will open... View Article
General Merchandise News
The Entertainer, Fat Face and STA Travel take stores at Drake Circus
November 11, 2013 11:50 amThe Entertainer, Fat Face and STA Travel have all taken new stores at the 570,000 sq ft Drake Circus Shopping Centre in Plymouth. Fashion brand Fat... View Article
Centre:MK signs up three retail brands
November 11, 2013 10:24 amThe Centre:MK shopping centre in Milton Keynes has announced three retail signings. Mattress and pillow brand Tempur has chosen the shopping centre as the location for... View Article
John Lewis sales up 8% last week
November 8, 2013 11:55 amJohn Lewis enjoyed an 8% uplift in sales year-on-year last week, despite the wet and windy weather, as trade was boosted by a price match extravaganza... View Article
Asda to trial Barclays bank branches in eight stores
November 8, 2013 11:55 amAsda has announced that it has teamed up with Barclays to open bank branches at eight of its supermarkets next year. Barclays branches will launch in... View Article
Mamas & Papas wins Stonewall Award for advert featuring same sex couples
November 8, 2013 11:55 amNursery products retailer Mamas & Papas has won an award for Best Advert of the Year at the 2103 Stonewall Awards for its campaign featuring same-sex... View Article
Nisa to offer retail training for members
November 8, 2013 11:43 amThe Nisa symbol group has launched a new retail training academy for its member businesses. The Retail Academy will offer a range of training programmes to... View Article
Morrisons like-for like sales down 2.4% in Q3
November 7, 2013 12:05 pmMorrisons has reported a 2.4% decline in like-for-like sales excluding fuel in its third quarter. The supermarket blamed weak consumer confidence, its small number of convenience... View Article
Supergroup second quarter sales up 18.5%
November 7, 2013 12:04 pmSupergroup, the owner of the Superdry brand, has reported an 18.5% increase in total sales in its second quarter after seeing its international online sales overtake... View Article
