Lakeland continues UK expansion
January 30, 2013 9:14 amKitchenware retailer Lakeland is continuing to expand as it makes plans to open a new store at thecentre:mk in Milton Keynes. Ben Tolhurst, asset manager, Hermes... View Article
General Merchandise News
The Hut Group acquires Probikekit.com
January 30, 2013 8:31 amOnline retailer The Hut Group has bought road cycling specialist Probikekit.com. Founded in 1998, PBK sells cycling accessories, components, tyres, and sports nutrition products, and plans... View Article
SPAR develops Middle East market
January 29, 2013 12:46 pmSPAR International has licensed Abu Dhabi Co-operative Society (ADCOOPS) to operate SPAR in the United Arab Emirates. The agreement includes options to sub-licence SPAR to suitable... View Article
Tesco sales growth beats rivals
January 29, 2013 12:46 pmSupermarket giant Tesco has maintained its market share and matched market growth for the first time since June 2011 according to figures released by Kantar Worldpanel.... View Article
Theo Paphitis eyes HMV, Jessops and Blockbuster stores
January 29, 2013 12:29 pmTheo Paphitis, the owner of Ryman, Robert Dyas and Boux Avenue, is reported to have held talks with the administrators for collapsed retailers HMV, Jessops and... View Article
Carpetright like-for-like sales up 3.2% in UK
January 29, 2013 11:14 amFlooring and carpet retailer Carpetright enjoyed a 3.2% increase in UK like-for-like sales in its third quarter as the company developed its bed business and continued... View Article
Laura Ashley launches menswear collection
January 29, 2013 9:49 amFashion and furniture retailer Laura Ashley has launched its first menswear collection. The new capsule collection called ‘Man at LA’ includes 14 men’s shirts, all of... View Article
TK Maxx to open new store at Camberley’s The Mall
January 29, 2013 9:49 amThe Mall in Camberley has announced that discount fashion retailer TK Maxx is to open a new store in the shopping centre. Set to open in... View Article
Retailers beat big banks on credit card customer satisfaction
January 28, 2013 12:45 pmA new survey has shown that retailers are stealing a march on the traditional credit card giants, beating them hands-down on issues such as trust, value... View Article
