CSL Sofas launches augmented reality app
June 7, 2012 10:03 amFurniture retailer CSL Sofas has launched an iPhone app featuring augmented reality technology to enable customers to see how sofas will look in their living rooms... View Article
General Merchandise News
Sports Direct could buy sportswear firm Umbro
June 6, 2012 12:18 pmSports Direct has emerged as a potential buyer of Umbro after the sportswear brand was put up for sale by Nike last week. Nike is looking... View Article
Shop price inflation quickened in May, says BRC
June 6, 2012 12:18 pmFigures released by the British Retail Consortium and Nielsen today show that shop price inflation stepped up in May as retailers struggled to maintain discounts to... View Article
American Greetings set to buy remaining Clinton Cards stores
June 6, 2012 12:18 pmThe remaining Clinton Cards stores are expected to be bought by American Greetings later this week. Reports have suggested that the US greeting card firm, once... View Article
Rise in visitor bounce rates highlights challenge for retailers
June 6, 2012 12:17 pmA new benchmarking study has found that bounce rates on retail websites have continued to rise as consumers become more demanding when it comes to finding... View Article
Cecil Jacobs in administration
June 6, 2012 11:43 amMore than 150 jobs have been put at risk following the collapse of camera retailer Cecil Jacobs last week. Founded 70 years ago, the company is... View Article
Tor to launch DRM-free online book store
June 6, 2012 10:21 amTor, the sci-fi and fantasy book and comic publisher, is to launch its own online book store to enable customers to buy its titles direct. Commenting... View Article
H&M Sports to launch London pop-ups
June 5, 2012 8:42 amFashion retailer H&M is to celebrate a summer of fitness focussed fashion by opening two pop-up sports shops in London. Launching in Covent Garden on 6... View Article
Celebrity brands help to drive sales at The Fragrance Shop
June 4, 2012 9:03 amPerfume retailer The Fragrance Shop has seen a 23% rise in annual sales helped by growth in celebrity-branded perfume ranges and the male grooming market. The... View Article
