Kingfisher Q2 sales hit by wet weather
July 19, 2012 10:23 amKingfisher, the owner of B&Q and Screwfix, said the exceptionally wet weather in the UK during its second quarter had dampened demand for its outdoor products... View Article
General Merchandise News
Mothercare sales down 10.2% in UK
July 19, 2012 9:31 amMother and baby products retailer Mothercare has reported a 4.4% fall in its first quarter total group sales as its UK business continues to struggle amid... View Article
Lana del Rey to be face of H&M autumn collection
July 19, 2012 9:21 amHigh street fashion retailer H&M has appointed singer Lana Del Rey as the face of its new autumn collection. Del Rey will star in a print... View Article
Ethel Austin in administration again
July 19, 2012 9:10 amHomeware and fashion retailer Ethel Austin has been placed into administration for the fourth time since 2008, putting 500 jobs at risk. Ethel Austin, which also... View Article
Vente-privee appoints new country sales manager
July 19, 2012 9:03 amVente-privee.com, the online flash sales operator, has appointed Alain Moreaux as its new country sales manager. In the newly created position, Moreaux will be responsible for... View Article
Scottish retail sales stagnate in June
July 18, 2012 10:42 amThe unseasonably wet weather in June has been blamed for stagnation in Scottish retail sales as figures released by the Scottish Retail Consortium and KPMG show... View Article
Tesco appoints new wine category manager
July 18, 2012 10:41 amTesco has appointed Alain Guilpain as its new category manager for wine. Guilpain replaces Claire Lorains, who has been promoted to category director for Tesco healthcare.... View Article
Discounters grow ahead of market, says Kantar
July 18, 2012 10:41 amDiscounters Aldi and Lidl have continued to grow their market share in the past three months according to new figures from Kantar Worldpanel. The two companies... View Article
Capital Shopping Centres welcomes film club to Eldon Square
July 18, 2012 10:40 amCapital Shopping Centres has partnered with Newcastle charity and independent arts venue Tyneside Cinema, to launch what it believes to be the first holiday film club... View Article
