Dwell ceases trading
June 21, 2013 10:46 amFurniture retailer Dwell has ceased trading after attempts to sell the business failed. The collapse of the business has put up to 300 jobs at risk.... View Article
General Merchandise News
Dixons profits up 15% boosted by strong UK performance
June 20, 2013 12:30 pmElectricals retailer Dixons has reported a 15% rise in its full-year pre-tax profit as good progress in its businesses in the UK, Ireland and Northern Europe... View Article
Revenues surge by 33% at Ted Baker
June 20, 2013 12:29 pmHigh street fashion retailer Ted Baker saw its group revenue increase by 32.7% in the 20 weeks to 15 June as the company continued to invest... View Article
Number of empty shops set to fall to 2006 levels: new report
June 20, 2013 12:25 pmA new report has predicted that the number of empty shops will have fallen from its current level of 12% of total floor space to around... View Article
Ikano recognised twice at national loyalty awards
June 20, 2013 12:25 pmIkano Insight, the customer insight and loyalty division of Ikano, has been recognised at the Loyalty Awards 2013 for its role in the loyalty programmes of... View Article
Retailers pledge support for new food labelling scheme
June 20, 2013 9:49 amMajor retailers have declared their support for the new front of pack labelling scheme launched this week which aims to offer consumers clear and consistent nutritional... View Article
The Hut Group buys Coggles out of administration
June 19, 2013 10:48 amOnline retailer The Hut Group has bought premium fashion chain Coggles out of administration. York based Coggles appointed Begbies Traynor as administrators in May after its... View Article
Costa posts 8% increase in like-for-like sales as weather boosts trade
June 18, 2013 12:10 pmCosta Coffee grew its like-for like sales by 8% in its UK stores in its first quarter as the unseasonably cold weather in the period boosted... View Article
Aldi, Lidl and Waitrose post record shares as grocery market continues to polarise
June 18, 2013 11:59 amLatest grocery share figures for the 12 weeks ending 9 June show Aldi, Lidl and Waitrose all stealing market share from the big four retailers as... View Article
