Sports Direct reports sharp rise in sales
September 5, 2012 1:04 pmSports Direct grew its sales by 25% in its first quarter as it followed an aggressive pricing strategy and benefited from an increase in demand for... View Article
General Merchandise News
H&M urges Bangladesh government to raise minimum wage
September 5, 2012 1:04 pmSwedish fashion retailer H&M has called for an increase in the minimum wage for workers in the Bangladeshi textile industry. The company’s chief executive, Karl-Johan Persson,... View Article
Shop price inflation edges up in August
September 5, 2012 1:04 pmFigures released by the British Retail Consortium have shown that shop price inflation edged up in August as food price inflation remained at its lowest level... View Article
Theo Fennell in preliminary sale talks
September 5, 2012 12:39 pmTheo Fennell, the jeweller whose celebrity clients include Victoria Beckham and Elton John, has confirmed it is in talks regarding a possible sale of the company.... View Article
Pallasades transforms to Grand Central Birmingham as centre attracts new premium retailers
September 5, 2012 9:33 amThe Pallasades Shopping Centre is being completely transformed and will be rebranded as Grand Central Birmingham when it opens in Autumn 2014. The centre will be... View Article
New study finds 17% of visually impaired people avoid shopping due to poor facilities
September 4, 2012 10:42 amA new study has found that up to 17% of visually impaired people do not engage in any form of shopping due to the stress caused... View Article
Olympics failed to boost August retail sales
September 4, 2012 10:28 amRetailers were left disappointed in August as a much hoped for boost in sales during the Olympic Games failed to materialise. Figures released by the British... View Article
ACS: London retailers will suffers as News International raises delivery charges
September 4, 2012 10:04 amThe Association of Convenience Stores has criticised the decision by News International to raise delivery charges for its Direct to Retail delivery operation within the M25... View Article
Schuh steps into first store in Chester
September 4, 2012 10:04 amFootwear retailer Schuh is to open its first store in Chester. The retailer has taken a 10-year lease on 5,450 sq ft unit at the Grosvenor... View Article
