Co-operative Food to open new flagship food store in Glasgow
October 29, 2012 11:30 amThe Co-operative Group has as announced plans to open a new flagship food store in Glasgow city centre. The group has agreed a deal to relocate... View Article
General Merchandise News
Amazon reports loss in third quarter
October 26, 2012 12:37 pmAmazon made a loss in its third quarter as the company invested heavily in new technology and its distribution centres and was dragged down by an... View Article
John Lewis weekly sales up 7%
October 26, 2012 12:28 pmSales at John Lewis rose 7% last week although the combination of milder weather and tougher comparative figures from last year meant that sales growth was... View Article
Costcutter signs convenience store forecourt deal
October 26, 2012 11:18 amCostcutter Supermarket Group has signed a shop supply agreement with Motor Fuel Group which will result in its brand being placed across 48 petrol forecourt sites.... View Article
Retail employment grows at fastest rate in two years
October 25, 2012 11:30 amRetail employment has recorded the fastest growth in two years, having risen by 2.9% in the third quarter of 2012 compared with a year earlier. Figures... View Article
Waitrose achieves zero food waste to landfill ahead of target
October 25, 2012 11:03 amWaitrose has achieved its aim of sending zero food waste to landfill three months earlier than planned. The grocer said that all 280 of its UK... View Article
One in four e-commerce visits will arrive via tablet and smartphone by end of 2012
October 25, 2012 10:48 amA new report has highlighted the rapid growth of tablet and mobile within the retail sector and makes the prediction that one in four e-commerce visits... View Article
Argos to close or relocate 75 stores as it moves to become a digital-led retailer
October 24, 2012 12:36 pmHome Retail Group has announced that it will close or relocate 75 of its Argos stores over the next five years as it looks to reposition... View Article
49 shades of retail
October 24, 2012 12:31 pmCustomer engagement is the phrase of the moment. Now more than ever, retailers are placing real focus on the in-store customer experience. By Russell Willcox, chairman... View Article
