Retail sales jump 2.7% in February
March 5, 2013 11:01 amFigures released by the British Retail Consortium and KPMG have shown that retail like-for-like sales jumped 2.7% in February, representing the fastest rate of growth for... View Article
General Merchandise News
Debenhams issues profit warning
March 4, 2013 1:11 pmThe Debenhams department store chain has issued a profit warning after reporting that its UK business was severely disrupted by snow in January. In a trading... View Article
Hammerson hails transformational year
March 4, 2013 1:10 pmHammerson enjoyed a 2.1% increase in its like-for-like net rental income in 2012 as the retail property firm continued to see demand for its commercial properties.... View Article
John Lewis weekly sales rise 17.2%
March 1, 2013 11:35 amJohn Lewis saw its sales rise by 17.2% last week as trade was boosted by half term and strong electrical sales. In the first four weeks... View Article
Waitrose signs up Alan Titchmarsh
March 1, 2013 11:35 amTV presenter Alan Titchmarsh is to become the face of Waitrose for its new horticulture and gardening ranges. Waitrose said the gardening expert will emphasise the... View Article
Republic bought by Sports Direct
March 1, 2013 11:35 amSports Direct has rescued the collapsed Republic fashion chain by buying 114 stores, thereby saving 2,100 jobs. The sportswear retailer has also acquired Republic’s head office... View Article
Pop-up shop campaign calls for small business quotas on high streets
March 1, 2013 11:35 amA pop-up shop campaign is calling for local authorities to set aside a percentage of empty shops on high streets for use by small local businesses.... View Article
Argos reports surge in sales of meat mincers following horse meat scandal
March 1, 2013 11:34 amArgos has reported a 50% surge in sales of meat grinders and sausage makers in the wake of the horse meat scandal as shoppers look to... View Article
John Lewis to open second distribution centre in Milton Keynes
February 28, 2013 12:29 pmJohn Lewis is to open a second distribution centre at Magna Park in Milton Keynes, to fulfil orders both from its online business and to its... View Article
