OKA reports profit increase
July 2, 2012 12:37 pmOKA Direct, the furniture and interiors lifestyle brand, has reported strong end-of-year results for 2011 as it looks to expand the business internationally. The retailer returned... View Article
General Merchandise News
Tesco could pull plug on US Fresh & Easy chain if it fails to make a profit
July 2, 2012 12:37 pmTesco has indicated that it could pull the plug on its American Fresh & Easy supermarket chain if it continues to make a loss. Chief executive... View Article
Overseas expansion – tips for smaller fashion retailers
July 2, 2012 11:20 amDuring this these challenging times for UK fashion retailers, some smaller companies may be considering extending their operations overseas. To those without experience the prospect of... View Article
John Lewis weekly sales up 9.9%
June 29, 2012 12:52 pmJohn Lewis has reported another strong week of trade driven by an uplift in sales of technology items such as iPads and e-readers. Overall, sales at... View Article
The need to mobilise…
June 29, 2012 12:52 pmRetailers must become pioneers to succeed in the digital age. By Gavin Matthews, head of retail at Bond Pearce. This was the message coming through loud... View Article
Jigsaw takes over one third of Kew 159 stores
June 29, 2012 12:39 pmOne third of the Kew 159 womenswear chain of stores are to be taken over by sister womenswear brand Jigsaw. The decision was taken after parent... View Article
Tesco announces board changes
June 29, 2012 11:07 amSupermarket giant Tesco has announced a number of changes to its board. Non-executive director and chairman of the audit committee Ken Hydon will retire from the... View Article
The Retail Bulletin InStore Engagement Conference 2012
June 28, 2012 12:56 pmWith ten days to go, some of our top speakers share their thinking ahead of this crucial event taking place in London 10th July 2012. Here... View Article
Alcohol companies on track to deliver health labelling pledge
June 28, 2012 12:11 pmAlcohol producers are on track to deliver on their pledge to provide health information on 80% of alcohol labels on UK shelves by the end of... View Article
