John Lewis weekly sales up 14.2%
September 28, 2012 11:52 amSales at John Lewis rose 14.2% in the week ending 22 September as the retailer benefited from a 48% increase in sales of food mixers fuelled... View Article
General Merchandise News
Lack of mortgage lending is impacting retail jobs, says BRC
September 28, 2012 10:01 amNew analysis by the British Retail Consortium and mortgage insurance provider Genworth has revealed that a lack of mortgage lending for first-time buyers is impacting the... View Article
Growth of tablet usage having increasing impact on retailers
September 28, 2012 9:34 amTablets are having an increasing impact on non-store sales as their penetration continues to grow at a dramatic rate and they deliver a much greater conversion... View Article
Krispy Kreme smashes sales records at Metroasis launch
September 28, 2012 9:25 amDoughnut retailer Krispy Kreme has celebrated its best ever store opening with the launch of its drive through unit at the new MetrOasis development in Gateshead.... View Article
Standard own label lines under pressure as Value ranges continue to grow
September 27, 2012 1:27 pmAs the Value own label lines continue to improve and austerity bites it has put pressure on the Standard ranges, which is leading to some new... View Article
Kiddicare opens first of ten new stores
September 27, 2012 1:22 pmKiddicare has opened the first of ten new superstores in Nottingham as the online nursery retailer makes the move into multichannel retailing with physical stores. The... View Article
Debenhams opens new store in Indonesia
September 27, 2012 8:12 amDebenhams has opened a new department store in Indonesia as part of plans to double the size of its international business over the next five years.... View Article
Westfield Stratford City to host exhibition of Michael Jackson’s clothing
September 27, 2012 8:01 amWestfield Stratford City is to host an exhibition of clothing worn by the late singer Michael Jackson. “The Collection of Tompkins and Bush: Michael Jackson Wardrobe”... View Article
Hotter Shoes targets 19 new stores for 2012
September 27, 2012 7:49 amFootwear retailer Hotter Comfort Concept Shoes is continuing to expand across the UK with plans to open six new stores before the end of the year.... View Article
