Next sales edge up despite volatile trade in March
May 8, 2013 12:18 pmFashion and homewares retailer Next has posted a small rise in its first quarter sales despite the cold weather in March leading to a fall in... View Article
General Merchandise News
Mulberry announces board changes
May 8, 2013 12:18 pmLuxury brand Mulberry has announced that Christophe Cornu has joined its board as a non-executive director. Cornu is chief commercial officer of Nestle Nespresso SA with... View Article
Musto chief executive steps down
May 8, 2013 12:18 pmNigel Musto has stepped down as chief executive of outdoor clothing brand Musto, according to the Independent. Musto, who is the son of founder and Olympic... View Article
Lulu Guinness selects new EPOS & retail management solution to power international growth
May 8, 2013 11:55 amLulu Guinness, the luxury handbag and accessories brand, is to work with Futura in introducing a new EPOS and retail management solution within its business as... View Article
Conference Preview: Creating partnerships with charities can help retailers boost customer loyalty
May 7, 2013 12:07 pmConference Preview: Creating partnerships with charities can help retailers boost customer loyalty. Ahead of taking part in a panel discussion at the 4th Retail Bulletin Customer... View Article
Sharp fall in shop price inflation in April
May 7, 2013 12:06 pmThere was a sharp fall in shop price inflation last month due to intense price competition amongst retailers as the cooler weather affected demand for seasonal... View Article
Iceland trials online shopping service
May 7, 2013 11:03 amFrozen food retailer Iceland Foods has begun a trial of an online shopping service in a small number of stores in the North West, North East,... View Article
John Lewis to offer degree-equivalent vocational qualifications
May 7, 2013 11:03 amJohn Lewis is to expand its range of internal vocational qualifications by introducing a degree-equivalent qualification aimed at staff in senior management roles. The retailer will... View Article
Littlewoods announces plans to monetise Facebook with new online shopping tool
May 7, 2013 10:30 amOnline retailer Littlewoods is aiming to become the first retailer to monetise Facebook fans as it launches a new interactive shopping tool. The retailer will be... View Article
