Retail rents on the rise in London: new study
August 19, 2013 12:17 pmA new study has shown that central London retail rents are on the rise as international retailers use the capital to launch or strengthen their brands.... View Article
General Merchandise News
The Range to open 45 stores over next three years
August 19, 2013 12:17 pmHomewares chain The Range is to open 45 new stores in the UK over the next three years. The openings will create more than 5,000 jobs... View Article
John Lewis sales up 7.1% last week
August 16, 2013 10:52 amJohn Lewis sales rose 7.1% year-on-year last week as the retailer benefited from a mixed bag of weather which encouraged its customers to go shopping. With... View Article
Asda like-for-like sales up 0.7% in second quarter
August 16, 2013 10:52 amAsda saw its like-for-like sales edge up by 0.7%, excluding VAT and fuel, in the 12 weeks ending 5 July as the supermarket continued its efforts... View Article
Waitrose sales rise 4.2% last week as cooler weather drives customers to buy comfort food
August 16, 2013 10:52 amSales at Waitrose rose 4.2% last week despite a tough comparison against the same week last year, when trade was boosted by hot weather and the... View Article
Study finds social media is fastest and most reliable customer contact channel
August 16, 2013 10:52 amA new study has revealed that social media is currently the quickest and most reliable way for customers to contact brands. The survey of 2,000 consumers... View Article
Footwear & accessories top online fashion searches
August 16, 2013 10:51 amConsumer online searches for shoes and accessories outperformed those for womenswear, menswear and even dresses in June, a new report has revealed. According to the Fashion... View Article
Predator Nutrition to open first flagship store
August 16, 2013 10:51 amSports nutrition specialist Predator Nutrition is about to unveil its first flagship concept store in Leeds city centre. Having just celebrated its fifth birthday, the Leeds... View Article
Adidas outlines ambition to grow own-brand stores across the UK
August 15, 2013 11:45 amAdidas has announced the start of a new roll out plan in which the sportswear brand will increase its focus on its own-brand retail stores. Starting... View Article
