Fresh & Easy could break even in 2012 says Tesco CEO
March 6, 2012 12:07 pmTesco has said that its loss-making Fresh & Easy chain in the US could reach break-even point as early as this year. However, Tesco CEO Philip Clarke... View Article
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UK organic sales down 3.7% in 2011
March 6, 2012 11:33 amSales of organic food fell 3.7% in the UK last year despite an 8.8% increase in overall global sales according to figures released by The Soil... View Article
Localisation crucial for The Carphone Warehouse expansion
March 6, 2012 10:56 amWith 2,400 stores outside its UK base The Carphone Warehouse is well aware of the need to adapt its business to suit specific markets and works... View Article
Net-a-Porter to launch childrenswear, homeware and beauty sites
March 6, 2012 10:56 amLuxury online fashion retailer Net-a-Porter is planning to move into selling childrenswear, home furnishings and cosmetics according to The Independent. The company, which sells women’s designer... View Article
Retail sales sluggish in February
March 6, 2012 10:55 amThe British Retail Consortium has reported that retail like-for-like sales fell 0.3% in February from the same month a year earlier when sales fell 0.4%. Total... View Article
Mamas & Papas implements new mobile e-commerce strategy
March 6, 2012 10:55 amMamas & Papas has announced plans to enhance its multi-channel offering by developing its e-commerce capabilities across new channels and mobile devices. The company is partnering... View Article
Clarks appoints William Grant CEO as non-exec director
March 6, 2012 10:21 amFootwear retailer Clarks has appointed Stella David to its board as a non-executive director. The appointment means the seven-strong board chaired by Peter Davies now includes... View Article
88% of people leave stores because of poor service
March 5, 2012 12:22 pmPoor customer service, not necessarily high prices is driving shoppers out of the high street Research by customer intelligence company Market Force Information, shows that Britain’s... View Article
Tesco to create 20,000 new jobs in the next two years
March 5, 2012 11:46 amSupermarket giant Tesco is planning to open new stores and create 20,000 jobs over the next two years as it looks to turn the business around... View Article
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