Age UK calls on retailers to make food shopping easier for older people
July 4, 2012 12:44 pmAge UK is calling on supermarkets and corner shops to make food shopping easier for the 3.7 million people in the UK aged 65 and over... View Article
General Merchandise News
Fortnum & Mason appoints new chief executive
July 4, 2012 12:44 pmUpmarket grocer Fortnum & Mason has announced that Ewan Venters is to become its new chief executive. Venters will take up his position at the Weston... View Article
Harrods to open chain of luxury hotels
July 4, 2012 11:13 amLuxury department store Harrods is to open its own-branded hotels in prime locations around the world as part of its long-term strategy to enhance value creation... View Article
Aldi to revamp own-label ranges
July 4, 2012 8:49 amAldi has announced plans to extend and improve its Everyday Essentials and Specially Selected ranges during the next six months. The discount retailer said that the... View Article
Retailers and charities meet to tackle food waste
July 3, 2012 11:19 amFood retailers are meeting today to discuss government backed proposals to get more of the surplus food left on supermarket shelves to redistribution charities. Alliance Boots,... View Article
Julian Graves collapses into administration
July 3, 2012 11:19 amJulian Graves, the chain of health food stores, has collapsed into administration, putting 363 full-time equivalent jobs at risk. Professional services firm Deloitte has been appointed... View Article
Cath Kidston opens three new UK stores
July 3, 2012 11:18 amCath Kidston, the lifestyle brand known for its vintage inspired prints, is opening three new UK stores in Chester, Nottingham and Meadowhall. The new stores follow... View Article
Capital Shopping Centres strengthens facilities team
July 3, 2012 11:18 amShopping centre owner and developer Capital Shopping Centres has increased its focus on strengthening energy and operational efficiency with two new appointments in its facilities team.... View Article
Poundland celebrates 2.3% rise in l-f-l sales
July 2, 2012 12:37 pmSingle price discount retailer Poundland has reported like-for like sales growth of 2.3% in its full year results as it continues to expand both in the... View Article
