Ted Baker sales boosted by overseas expansion
October 4, 2012 12:25 pmHigh street fashion chain Ted Baker has reported an increase in both profits and sales in its first half as it continues to expand its brand... View Article
General Merchandise News
Debenhams appoints Google’s country sales director UK/Eire as a non-exec director
October 4, 2012 12:25 pmDebenhams has appointed Peter Fitzgerald, the country sales director for Google UK/Eire, as a non-executive director to help the department store chain grow its multi-channel business.... View Article
Argos launches gifting service for businesses
October 4, 2012 12:24 pmArgos has launched a new service aimed at businesses which give their customers or staff rewards and prizes. The Argos Collection Code service allows businesses to... View Article
The Perfume Shop celebrates 20th anniversary
October 4, 2012 12:18 pmPerfume retailer The Perfume Shop is celebrating 20 years in the retail beauty market this year with over 240 stores now open across the UK and... View Article
Poundland creates 250 jobs through new warehouse
October 4, 2012 9:06 amSingle price retailer Poundland has opened a new 200,000 square foot distribution centre in Hertfordshire, creating 250 jobs for local people. The warehouse in Hoddesdon will... View Article
Marks & Spencer unveils the ‘Shwop Coat’
October 4, 2012 9:02 amMarks & Spencer has launched the first garment made from old or unwanted clothing donated by customers as part of its Shwopping campaign. The limited edition... View Article
Shop price inflation falls marginally in September
October 3, 2012 12:06 pmShop price inflation dropped slightly in September as food prices held steady and retailers cut prices of non-food items such furniture and clothing to generate sales.... View Article
Dunelm like-for-like sales rise 3% in Q1
October 3, 2012 11:40 amDunelm, the clothing and homewares retailer, has reported a 3% increase in its first quarter like-for-like sales as total sales increased by 13.8% compared to the... View Article
Sainsbury’s enjoys strong Q2 growth
October 3, 2012 9:48 amSainsbury’s has reported better than expected sales growth in its second quarter as it benefited from investment in its own-label ranges and the opening of new... View Article
