Laura Ashley profits climb 9.2%
March 28, 2013 12:48 pmFashion and homewares retailer Laura Ashley has reported a 9.2% increase in its full year pre-tax profit as it continues its international and online expansion. In... View Article
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UK consumer confidence holds steady in March
March 28, 2013 12:48 pmUK consumer confidence in March has remained unchanged from the previous two months, figures released by GfK NOP revealed today. The headline index stayed at -26... View Article
John Lewis weekly sales up 13.5%
March 28, 2013 12:48 pmJohn Lewis increased its sales by 13.5% in the week ending 23 March despite the heavy snow in many parts of the UK. The retailer said... View Article
Vision Express unveils Heston Blumenthal range
March 28, 2013 12:48 pmVision Express has unveiled a new range of glasses designed by celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal. The ‘Heston Blumenthal’ collection includes 36 frames for men and women... View Article
Go Outdoors to create 150 jobs as it opens three new stores
March 28, 2013 12:48 pmOutdoor retailer Go Outdoors is to create 150 jobs with the opening of new stores in Milton Keynes, Scunthorpe and Kidderminster. The Milton Keynes store will... View Article
Paul Dimond and Beverley Aspinall to lead transformation of Bond Street
March 28, 2013 12:47 pmNew West End Company, the body representing the interests of the London shopping districts of Bond Street, Oxford Street and Regent Street, has announced two key... View Article
Dad’s DIY advice dies a death
March 28, 2013 12:47 pmNew research has revealed that there is a new generation of iDIY-ers in the UK, with over a quarter of people ditching age old advice from... View Article
Topps Tiles forecasts lower profits after weak demand
March 27, 2013 12:33 pmTile retailer Topps Tiles said it expects to post a 23.2% fall in its half year underlying pre-tax profits following weaker than expected demand for its... View Article
New low-cost recruitment package for the retail sector launches
March 27, 2013 12:32 pmRrecruitment specialist Consort Group has launched a fixed price recruitment service for the retail sector, which combines low costs with cutting edge talent sourcing practice. The... View Article
