Poundland opens 11 stores in 11 days
June 28, 2013 12:33 pmPoundland has said it is on track to open 11 stores in 11 days, with the new branches creating a total of 300 jobs. The single... View Article
General Merchandise News
Nisa to supply half of Martin McColl c-stores
June 28, 2013 11:21 amNisa has signed a new agreement with Martin McColl that will result in the symbol group supplying around half of McColl’s convenience stores. Under the new... View Article
Over half of social network users willing to share social data for personalized content: new study
June 28, 2013 11:20 amNew research has found that over half of UK social network users are willing to share data from their social media profiles to see products and... View Article
Sales growth slows at Debenhams
June 27, 2013 12:42 pmDepartment store Debenhams said its sales growth slowed in the 16 weeks to 22 June as the weak consumer environment and unseasonably cold spring weather reduced... View Article
Morrisons to open Bury distribution centre to support C-store expansion
June 27, 2013 12:42 pmMorrisons is to open a new distribution centre in Bury to support the expansion of its M Local convenience chain in the north of England. The... View Article
Coast, Oasis and Warehouse roll out in-store iPads
June 27, 2013 12:38 pmFashion retailers Coast, Oasis and Warehouse have introduced in-store WiFi as they roll out the use of Ipads across their store networks. Delivered in partnership with... View Article
Subway opens first franchise within a Lidl supermarket
June 27, 2013 11:23 amSpecialist sandwich retailer Subway has opened its first ever franchise outlet within a Lidl store. The partnership is the first of its kind for the German... View Article
ModelZone enters administration
June 27, 2013 11:23 amToy and model retailer ModelZone has entered administration, putting 400 jobs at risk. The company has appointed business advisory firm Deloitte as administrators to ModelZone and... View Article
Gelert rescued by Sports Direct
June 26, 2013 12:32 pmCamping and outdoor specialist Gelert has been saved from collapse after being bought by Sports Direct. The majority of the Widnes-based business and assets have been... View Article
