Pasty entrepreneur plans new drive-thru concept
August 16, 2012 11:21 amThe entrepreneur who launched The West Cornwall Pasty Company is planning a new retail concept in the form of a pasty drive-thru. Ken Cocking, his sons... View Article
General Merchandise News
Abercrombie & Fitch reports drop in net profit
August 16, 2012 11:21 amPreppy fashion retailer Abercrombie & Fitch reported a fall in profit for its second quarter as its clothing sales declined in the US. Mike Jeffries, the... View Article
Mobile Fun launches US website
August 16, 2012 11:20 amMobile Fun, the online retailer of mobile accessories, has announced the launch of its seventh website, Mobile Fun US. The company said the success of its... View Article
Scottish retail sales suffer in July
August 15, 2012 11:50 amScottish retailers had another disappointing month in July as low consumer confidence and high rainfall dampened hopes of a summer revival on the high street. Figures... View Article
Narciso Rodriguez to advise Banana Republic
August 15, 2012 10:28 amUS fashion retailer Banana Republic has appointed designer Narciso Rodriguez to an advisory role within the company. Rodriguez will work in partnership with Simon Kneen, Banana... View Article
Olympics closing ceremony gives boost to British music
August 14, 2012 2:45 pmHMV has looked at the album sales on CD and download formats combined of the artists who either performed on the night or whose music was... View Article
Arcadia to launch Kardashian clothing collection
August 14, 2012 11:54 amThe Arcadia Group is to launch a clothing collection by TV reality stars the Kardashian sisters in its UK stores. The Kardashian Kollection will be stocked... View Article
Irish ownership of West End retail property declines
August 14, 2012 11:54 amNew research into the London retail property market has found that ownership of West End retail property by Irish investors has declined dramatically over the last... View Article
Community retailing is essential to store success, say local shops
August 14, 2012 11:54 amA survey by the Association of Convenience Stores has revealed that nine out of ten convenience retailers are actively involved in engaging with their community. The... View Article
