Organic market slips in 2012 despite increase in online sales
March 21, 2013 10:17 amA report by the Soil Association has shown that the organic market has dipped by 1.5% in the UK although sales are increasing online. The Organic... View Article
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Marks & Spencer returns to its roots
March 21, 2013 10:17 amMarks & Spencer has opened a new heritage and coffee shop at Kirkgate Market, bringing the retailer back to the place where the brand started as... View Article
Greggs sees fall in pre-tax profit despite rise in sales
March 20, 2013 11:45 amBakery products retailer Greggs has reported a fall in pre-tax profits despite a rise in total sales. In the year ending 29 December, pre-tax profit before... View Article
Asos Q2 sales up 37%
March 20, 2013 11:45 amOnline fashion retailer Asos has reported a 37% jump in its second quarter sales driven by a better than expected UK performance and strong international sales.... View Article
Westfield collaborates with Rankin on fashion and music videos
March 20, 2013 10:51 amThe Westfield group of shopping centres has launched four clickable fashion music videos which have been produced and directed by photographer and film-maker Rankin. Starring models... View Article
CPI rises to 2.8% in February
March 19, 2013 11:51 amConsumer price inflation grew to 2.8% in February 2013, figures released by the Office for National Statistics have revealed. The rise was driven by the expected... View Article
New study shows marked rise in consumer acceptance of mobile commerce
March 19, 2013 11:11 amNew research has highlighted a marked rise in the acceptance of mobile commerce amongst shoppers. The 2013 Consumer Retail Survey by information management company Stibo Systems... View Article
Debenhams to open new store in Leamington Spa
March 19, 2013 10:57 amDebenhams is to open a new 40,000 sq ft department store in Leamington Spa. The store will replace the former Focus unit at the 135,000 sq... View Article
Footfall rises 0.8% in February
March 18, 2013 11:44 amRetail footfall improved in February as more shoppers visited the UK’s high streets, according to figures released by the British Retail Consortium. The BRC-KPMG Retail Sales... View Article
