Signs of optimism among local shops
May 18, 2012 11:51 amThe number of local retailers considering making investments in their stores has increased, according to a survey conducted by the Association of Convenience Stores. In a... View Article
General Merchandise News
Manolo Blahnik collaborates with Kurt Geiger
May 17, 2012 12:12 pmLuxury shoe designer Manolo Blahnik is expanding his UK operation by collaborating with high street shoe retailer Kurt Geiger to sell his shoes in Harrods and... View Article
Clintons to close 350 stores
May 17, 2012 12:12 pmNearly half of the stores operated by collapsed greeting card retailer Clinton Cards are to close with the loss of 2,800 jobs. Administrators Zolfo Cooper said... View Article
Temperley to open London flagship store
May 17, 2012 11:43 amDesigner label Temperley has announced that it is to open its first ever flagship store in London. The company has selected a six-floor Georgian building in... View Article
Rakuten leads investment in Pinterest
May 17, 2012 11:39 amJapanese e-commerce giant Rakuten has announced that it is leading a $100M investment in Pinterest, the online scrapbooking site. The investment which includes additional funds from existing investors... View Article
Customer feedback is essential to improving in-store experiences and creating loyalty
May 16, 2012 11:33 amIt is universally known that engendering loyalty requires improving interactions with customers, but to achieve this it is necessary for retailers to continually generate feedback from... View Article
Zumba Fitness launches clothing collection with Harrods
May 16, 2012 11:33 amZumba Fitness, the global dance fitness class, is launching a bespoke UK-inspired clothing collection with luxury department store Harrods. The collection, which will be exclusive to... View Article
The Lowry Outlet Mall to serve up Denby
May 16, 2012 11:33 amThe tableware and cookware supplier is confirmed to open at the Lowry Outlet Mall on 24th May 2012. Occupying a 1246 sq ft unit, on the... View Article
6,000 participate in M&S beach clean
May 16, 2012 11:33 amOver 6,000 Marks & Spencer customers and employees cleaned over 100 beaches and canals up and down the country last weekend in the first ever M&S... View Article
