Men more likely to shop via mobiles than women: new study
April 16, 2013 7:29 amAs the number of people owning a smartphone continues to rise, new research has revealed that men are more likely to shop via their mobiles than... View Article
General Merchandise News
Mascotte opens first UK store
April 16, 2013 7:12 amInternational footwear and accessories brand Mascotte has chosen the Westfield London shopping centre as the location for its first UK store. Opening over the weekend, the... View Article
Cold snap leads to 5.2% drop in footfall
April 15, 2013 12:20 pmThe prolonged cold snap led to retail footfall falling by 5.2% in March compared to the same month last year. This is the weakest performance since... View Article
99p Stores to open first store in Scotland
April 15, 2013 12:20 pmSingle price retailer 99p stores will open its first store in Scotland in the next few weeks and plans to open up to 30 further stores... View Article
John Lewis sales down 3.2% last week due to Easter distortion
April 12, 2013 12:41 pmJohn Lewis saw a drop in sales last week due to the early arrival of Easter. In the week ending 6 April, sales were down 3.2%... View Article
4,000 attend Whiteley shopping centre recruitment day
April 12, 2013 12:41 pmAlmost 4,000 people attended a recruitment day at the new Whiteley shopping centre last week to find out more about the 1,000 jobs on offer. The... View Article
Intu to offer 4G mobile broadband in shopping centres
April 12, 2013 12:21 pmShopping centre owner Intu has signed a partnership with Wireless Infrastructure Group to install networks to support 4G services in its UK shopping centres. Intu Trafford... View Article
Online fit technology adopted by more retailers across Europe
April 12, 2013 12:19 pmFits.me Virtual Fitting Room has signed up five more retailers from the UK, the Netherlands and Germany as the online fit technology is adopted by an... View Article
Comment: In today’s challenging climate, what steps can retailers take to ensure their future?
April 11, 2013 12:30 pmWith the impact of alternative forms of retailing, such as out of town outlets and the internet, and the costs of physical occupation, the High Street... View Article
