Mobile to make up 1 in 5 of online sales by Christmas
August 30, 2012 11:57 amNew research has revealed that the percentage of UK online sales made through a mobile device could reach 20% by Christmas 2012, with the percentage of... View Article
General Merchandise News
Portas Pilot applicant towns to receive millions in support
August 30, 2012 11:35 amA multi-million pound package of support for towns and cities not selected by the government as one of the 27 Portas Pilots will begin being delivered... View Article
Wilkinson to cut staff hours in up to 80 stores
August 30, 2012 10:38 amWilkinson is to cut staff hours at up to 80 of its stores as it attempts to reduce costs in under-performing branches. The high street discount... View Article
Jack & Jones to open four new stores in UK
August 30, 2012 9:16 amDanish fashion retailer Jack & Jones is continuing its expansion across the UK by opening four new stores. The shops will be situated in both high... View Article
H&M to enter South America
August 30, 2012 8:56 amSwedish fashion retailer H&M has announced that it is to open its first store in South America. The store in Santiago in Chile will be a full... View Article
Amazon launches daily deals service in London
August 30, 2012 8:51 amOnline giant Amazon has entered the UK daily deals market as it looks compete with established players such as Groupon and Living Social. The AmazonLocal service will... View Article
Small shopkeepers among UK’s hardest workers
August 29, 2012 9:50 amSmall shopkeepers are among the hardest working professionals in the UK according to new figures released by the Association of Convenience Stores. The upcoming ACS Local... View Article
Debenhams set to open its first store in Russia
August 29, 2012 9:49 amDebenhams is to open its first department store in Russia this week as it looks to double the scale of its international business over the next... View Article
Germany is most likely market for growth according to new research
August 28, 2012 10:35 amTwo thirds of British retailers expect their overseas sales to increase over the next five years and name Germany as the market most likely to provide... View Article
