Tensator named as Cool Vendor by analyst firm
May 3, 2012 12:21 pmTensator, the queue management specialist, has been included in the list of “Cool Vendors” in the Retail Cool Vendors 2012 report by Gartner, Inc. The firm... View Article
General Merchandise News
Reynolds to stand down as CEO of Blacks Leisure
May 2, 2012 10:31 amBlacks Leisure chief executive Julia Reynolds is to leave the outdoor clothing retailer following its takeover by JD Sports in January. The Independent has reported that... View Article
French Connection puts 14 shops up for sale
May 2, 2012 9:05 amStruggling fashion retailer French Connection has put 14 of its larger shops up for sale in shopping centres across the UK. The retailer has appointed property... View Article
Argos CEO orders business review
May 1, 2012 11:55 amThe new chief executive of the Argos catalogue chain is to conduct a major review of the business fuelling speculation that the retailer will close some... View Article
Harvey Nichols partners with Scottish college to develop cultural awareness programme
May 1, 2012 10:56 amRetailers in Edinburgh are being given the chance to strengthen relationships with overseas visitors thanks to a cultural awareness training partnership developed by department store chain... View Article
White Stuff announces new senior management appointments
May 1, 2012 10:32 amClothing retailer White Stuff has announced a number of new appointments to its senior management team. Current chairman Vince Gwilliam will step down to become a... View Article
Boots to close in-store photolabs
May 1, 2012 9:09 amBoots is to close the photo processing labs in 160 of its 520 stores according to reports. The move will put up to 300 jobs at... View Article
Comet appoints new warehousing and distribution management supplier
May 1, 2012 9:02 amElectricals retailer Comet has appointed Norbert Dentressangle to manage its UK warehousing and distribution operations. Worth around £100 million over the next five years, the new... View Article
Co-op shuns suppliers with links to Israeli settlements
April 30, 2012 1:01 pmThe Co-operative Group is to extend a boycott of goods from illegal Israeli settlements and has said it will cease trading with suppliers who source goods... View Article
