Ted Baker revenues up 22.1%
November 15, 2012 12:58 pmFashion retailer Ted Baker said its performance across all channels was strong as it reported a 22.1% increase in revenue in the 13 weeks to 10... View Article
General Merchandise News
Poor October prompts concern for Scottish retail sales ahead of festive season
November 15, 2012 12:58 pmThe SRC-KPMG Scottish Retail Sales Monitor has shown that Scottish sales fell by 1.3% in October compared with the same month last year as concerns about... View Article
Sales down at WH Smith
November 15, 2012 12:57 pmBook and stationery retailer WH Smith has reported a fall in sales during the first ten weeks of its financial year. Total group sales declined by... View Article
Hobbycraft bolsters management team
November 14, 2012 9:19 amHobbycraft has bolstered it management team with two new hires as it works to complete its business turnaround programme. The company has appointed Katherine Paterson as... View Article
Land Securities to open 2km of retail frontage in 24 hours
November 14, 2012 9:16 amShopping centre owner and developer Land Securities has announced that it will open two kilometres of retail frontage over a 24 hour period next spring. The... View Article
Tesco launches Apparel Skills Foundation
November 14, 2012 9:15 amSupermarket giant Tesco has launched an Apparel Skills Foundation to support the Bangladesh ready-made garment industry. The aim of the foundation is to equip the industry... View Article
Sainsbury’s creates extra 5,000 Christmas jobs
November 14, 2012 9:15 amSainsbury’s is to create an additional 5,000 seasonal jobs this year as it looks to meet increased demand from customers over the busy festive period. The... View Article
Smyths predicts biggest toy shopping day of the year as 26 November
November 14, 2012 9:15 amSmyths Toys Superstores is predicting that its biggest shopping day of the year will be Monday 26 November with particularly strong trade online as more of... View Article
Dr Martens opens new stores in Birmingham and Bristol
November 14, 2012 9:15 amDr Martens has opened two new stores in Bristol and Birmingham. In keeping with the iconic shoe brand’s tradition of introducing a local flavour to each... View Article
