Halfords profits up 6.4% in first half
November 7, 2013 12:04 pmCycle and car parts retailer Halfords has posted a 6.4% increase in its first-half profits after good weather over the summer helped to boost sales. In... View Article
General Merchandise News
Amazon predicts busiest day for online shopping will be 2 December
November 7, 2013 12:04 pmAmazon is predicting that the busiest day for online shopping in the UK will fall on Monday 2 December this year, with sales peaking at 6pm... View Article
European shopping centres upbeat about Christmas spending: new study
November 7, 2013 12:04 pmA new study is predicting that Christmas holiday spending across Europe is likely to be stronger this year. The International Council of Shopping Centers’ survey of... View Article
Dobbies and Tesco plan first joint new build store in Scotland
November 7, 2013 12:04 pmDobbies and Tesco have announced plans to build their first joint new build store in Scotland where customers will be able to access both businesses through... View Article
Business breakfast briefing with Sir Charlie Mayfield
November 7, 2013 12:03 pmLast week, I had the pleasure of attending a breakfast briefing hosted by Westminster Business Council where the main topic was the impact of technology on... View Article
Shop prices fall for sixth straight month in October
November 6, 2013 12:25 pmShop prices in the UK fell for a sixth consecutive month in October according to the British Retail Consortium-Nielsen shop price index. Overall shop prices dropped... View Article
Abercrombie & Fitch to close all standalone Gilly Hicks stores
November 6, 2013 12:09 pmAbercrombie & Fitch has announced that it is to close all of its standalone stores around the world for the Gilly Hicks lingerie brand. The group... View Article
Jaeger appoints two new creative directors
November 6, 2013 12:09 pmPremium fashion retailer Jaeger has made two senior appointments within its design team. Jsen Wintle has been appointed as creative director of menswear, reporting to director... View Article
Argos launches first digital gift guide
November 6, 2013 12:08 pmMulti-channel retailer Argos has launched its first ever interactive digital gift guide which allows shoppers to search for gifts, create lists for friends and family on... View Article
