Scottish retail sales slow in September
October 16, 2013 12:19 pmScottish retail sales were more subdued in September after a stronger summer as like-for-like sales fell 0.8% on the same month last year. The figures released... View Article
General Merchandise News
Tesco commits to providing 7 million meals a year to food charities
October 16, 2013 12:18 pmTesco has confirmed that it will provide the equivalent of seven million meals a year to more than 1,000 charities across the UK through a strengthening... View Article
Government welcomes business-led plan to cut EU red tape
October 16, 2013 12:18 pmThe government has welcomed business-led proposals to cut back on EU red tape. A task force six UK business leaders, including M&S chief executive Marc Bolland... View Article
Angela Ahrendts to leave Burberry for Apple
October 15, 2013 12:44 pmBurberry has announced that its longstanding chief executive Angela Ahrendts is to leave the business next year to join Apple. Stepping down in mid-2014, Ahrendts will... View Article
HMV celebrates reopening of Oxford Street store with signing by Sir Paul McCartney
October 15, 2013 12:44 pmHMV has announced that it is celebrating the return to its original Oxford Street store in London with an album signing by Sir Paul McCartney. Sir... View Article
UK inflation stays at 2.7% in September while retail price inflation is 3.2%
October 15, 2013 12:44 pmThe UK inflation rate remained at 2.7% in September as petrol and diesel prices fell only to be offset by upward pressure from air fares. The... View Article
Sourced Market turns to crowd funding for new store
October 14, 2013 12:50 pmArtisan food company Sourced Market has embarked on a crowd funding initiative to raise money to open a second retail store in central London. Founded in... View Article
Matalan warns on profit
October 14, 2013 12:49 pmFashion and homewares retailer Matalan has issued a profit warning after the warm weather in September hit sales of its autumn/winter ranges. The company has now... View Article
Visa rules for Chinese visitors to UK to be simplified
October 14, 2013 12:36 pmThe visa application process for Chinese visitors to the UK is to be simplified, Chancellor George Osborne announced today. Under government plans, a new pilot scheme... View Article
