Starbucks to sell 16 central London leases
April 19, 2012 11:05 amStarbucks UK is planning to sell 16 sites in central London as it looks to cut its rental bill. According to British Baker, the coffee chain... View Article
General Merchandise News
Charles Tyrwhitt named as one of top UK firms with fastest growing profits
April 19, 2012 5:35 amShirt retailer Charles Tyrwhitt has been named by the Sunday Times as one of the top 100 British firms with fastest growing profits. The menswear specialist... View Article
Warm weather lifts Scottish high street sales
April 18, 2012 12:14 pmScotland’s retailers received a “badly-needed lift” last month as the warm weather encouraged Scottish consumers to go shopping. The latest Scottish Retail Consortium-KPMG retail sales monitor... View Article
London is the most targeted market for international retailers
April 18, 2012 12:14 pmLondon has reclaimed the number one position as the most targeted market for international retailers, according to latest research. The 2012 edition of ‘How Global is... View Article
Selectspecs to open first high street store
April 18, 2012 12:13 pmOnline spectacles retailer Selectspecs.com is to move onto the high street by opening its first bricks and mortar store. The move follows the company’s decision to... View Article
Partnership to provide cutting-edge research to retailers and brand owners
April 18, 2012 10:53 amRetailers and brand owners are set to benefit from a new University partnership researching the challenges of companies dependent on product packaging and presentation. The University... View Article
Aquascutum enters administration
April 18, 2012 8:32 amAquascutum, the 160 year old luxury clothing retailer, has collapsed into administration putting 250 jobs at risk. The business was acquired by Jaeger owner Harold Tillman... View Article
Comment: Sustainability is the biggest issue facing retailers this decade
April 17, 2012 9:49 amBy the end of this decade the challenge of building a sustainable retail business will have changed the retail sector as fundamentally as technology has done... View Article
Aspinall to leave Fortnum & Mason
April 17, 2012 7:58 amBeverley Aspinall is to stand down as chief executive of Fortnum & Mason after seven years in the role. She will leave the world famous grocer... View Article
