Morrisons reports surge in fresh meat sales
February 15, 2013 12:47 pmMorrisons has reported a surge in sales of its fresh meat products since the horse meat scandal took hold. The supermarket said that sales had risen... View Article
General Merchandise News
Waitrose to create 700 jobs as it opens record number of stores in inner London
February 14, 2013 11:48 amWaitrose is to create 700 jobs in inner London throughout 2013 as it opens 10 new little Waitrose convenience stores and one full size supermarket in... View Article
John Lewis to make 325 department managers redundant
February 14, 2013 11:48 amJohn Lewis has announced that it is to make 325 department managers redundant from its stores despite seeing strong sales growth. The department store said that... View Article
Online retail market enjoys strong start to 2013
February 14, 2013 11:47 amOnline retailers enjoyed a strong start to 2013 after recording 16% year-on-year growth in January, according to figures released by IMRG and Capgemini in their latest... View Article
Waitrose to build frozen meat factory
February 14, 2013 11:47 amWaitrose has confirmed that it is to build its own factory to produce frozen meat products after it withdrew its Essentials frozen beef meatballs from sale... View Article
GameStop to close 250 stores in 2013
February 14, 2013 11:47 amUS video games retailer GameStop is planning to close 250 stores in 2013 but will also open 60 to 70 outlets in new locations. Speaking at... View Article
M&S volunteers to clean beaches and canals
February 14, 2013 9:43 amMarks & Spencer is once again calling on its customers and employees to volunteer to help clean beaches and canals in their local community as a... View Article
Over 1 in 5 UK adults admit to buying counterfeit fashion
February 14, 2013 9:42 amResults of a new survey have revealed that 22% of people have knowingly bought counterfeit fashion items, with a further 10% saying they may have bought... View Article
Comment: Silver linings; How will cash strapped UK consumers be spending their money?
February 13, 2013 2:58 pmWith austerity measures biting and a possible triple dip recession looming, UK consumer goods and retail sectors are not exactly awash with optimism for the coming... View Article
