Amazon to launch its own virtual currency
February 8, 2013 12:54 pmOnline giant Amazon is to introduce a new virtual currency called Amazon Coins that will be used by shoppers to purchase apps, games and in-app items... View Article
General Merchandise News
Retailers must adapt to a new age of consumption – new study
February 8, 2013 12:53 pmA new study has found that the rise of smartphones and an ageing population will drive faster retail sales growth over the next decade although retailers... View Article
UPS launches click & collect delivery service in the UK
February 8, 2013 12:53 pmDelivery company UPS has launched UPS Access Point – a new service which an enables customers to collect their parcels from a network of local convenience... View Article
Mothercare rolling out best online practice to its 60 international markets
February 7, 2013 1:29 pmMothercare is predicting significant online growth within its numerous international markets as it rolls out a global e-commerce platform that will ensure all countries have access... View Article
Administrators confirm that HMV will close 66 stores
February 7, 2013 12:09 pmAdministrators for collapsed entertainment retailer HMV have confirmed that 66 loss-making stores are to close during the next few months. The stores employ a total of... View Article
Superdry reports strong Q3 sales
February 7, 2013 12:09 pmSuperGroup, the owner of the Superdry fashion brand, said it was on track to meet its full-year trading expectations, as it reported a 12.3% rise in... View Article
Liverpool’s Rapid Hardware falls into administration
February 7, 2013 12:08 pmLiverpool department store Rapid Hardware has gone into administration after over forty years in business. The retailer, which employs around 100 people, is now in the... View Article
Shop price inflation drops to lowest level in three years
February 6, 2013 12:10 pmShop price inflation fell to its lowest rate for three years in January, according to figures released by the British Retail Consortium. The BRC-Nielsen Shop Price... View Article
Starbucks opens first franchise store in UK
February 6, 2013 11:38 amThe Starbucks coffee chain has opened its first UK franchise store today in Liphook in Hampshire. The store is part of an eight store deal with... View Article
