WH Smith profits rise despite fall in high street sales
October 10, 2013 12:16 pmWH Smith has reported a 6% rise in its annual profits, despite a fall in sales, after the book and stationery retailer increased its focus on... View Article
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Intu buys 800,000 sq ft Spanish shopping mall
October 10, 2013 12:16 pmShopping centre operator Intu has entered into a joint partnership agreement with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to acquire the Parque Principado Shopping Centre, Oveido in... View Article
Plans for fashion retail hub approved by Hackney Council
October 10, 2013 11:36 amPlans have been approved by Hackney Council for a multi-million pound fashion retail hub in the east London borough. A joint venture between Manhattan Loft Corporation... View Article
Greggs sales pick up following end of heatwave
October 9, 2013 12:29 pmBakery chain Greggs said that a decline in like-for-like sales had slowed in its third quarter as trade improved in August and September from July when... View Article
Trust in retailers hits four-year low
October 9, 2013 12:28 pmTrust in UK retailers has hit a four-year low due to issues such as the horsemeat scandal, Bangladeshi factory collapse and corporate tax avoidance according to... View Article
N Brown reports strong first half
October 9, 2013 12:28 pmN Brown, the online, catalogue and stores retailer, has reported and an increase in revenue and profits in the first half of its financial year as... View Article
Shop prices fall for fifth consecutive month in September
October 9, 2013 12:28 pmShop prices in the UK fell for a fifth consecutive month in September driven by deep discounting and promotions offered by retailers in non-food. Figures released... View Article
Canary Wharf’s Jubilee Place extension signs up five new retailers
October 9, 2013 12:28 pmCanary Wharf Group has signed up five additional retail brands for its Jubilee Place Shopping Mall extension in east London. Cadenzza, Cath Kidson, Pretty Ballerinas, Sweaty... View Article
Waitrose launches drive to tackle isolation at Christmas
October 9, 2013 9:07 amWaitrose is launching a new initiative to help support elderly, homeless and vulnerable people this Christmas by providing Christmas lunch events across the country for those... View Article
