Comment:Expanding a Retail Business into the Middle East
February 29, 2012 8:22 amThe Middle East has for some years been the port of first call for many UK retailers looking to internationalise their business. By Dr Mark Abell... View Article
General Merchandise News
Culture is the key to successful international expansion of Tesco
February 28, 2012 10:42 amPeople and cultural differences are all too often overlooked when retailers expand overseas but this is a serious mistake because concentrating on these factors can be... View Article
Shoppers believe retailers could do more to reduce cost of weekly shop
February 28, 2012 10:32 amA new study has shown that almost two thirds of shoppers do not believe that retailers do enough to reduce the cost of their weekly shop.... View Article
McArthurGlen appoints new HR director
February 27, 2012 12:22 pmDesigner outlets group McArthurGlen has appointed Antonella Padova as its new HR Director. Padova has more than 20 years experience in HR working with Italian footwear retailer... View Article
Edinburgh Woollen Mill could re-open up to 75 failed Peacocks stores
February 27, 2012 12:22 pmEdinburgh Woollen Mill, the new owner of the Peacocks clothing chain, is now in talks with landlords regarding the potential re-opening of 75 of the 224... View Article
Fairtrade sales grow by 12%
February 27, 2012 12:22 pmThe Fairtrade Foundation has launched its annual Fairtrade Fortnight campaign today with news that sales achieved double digit growth in 2011, and look set to grow... View Article
Shoppers expect individualised shopping experience but are wary of buying on smartphones
February 27, 2012 12:17 pmResearch from Shoppercentric has shown that shoppers expect all retail channels to flow smoothly from one to the other, but also like an individualised shopping experience... View Article
Poundland steps back from work experience scheme
February 24, 2012 12:15 pmPoundland has become the latest retailer to withdraw from a government scheme which places unemployed benefit claimants in unpaid positions in return for work experience. The... View Article
Mobile Social Commerce levels double in six months
February 24, 2012 12:15 pmFigures from Reevoo show that Mobile is evolving rapidly into a significant and effective channel for consumer reviews and conversions. In the last six months, the... View Article
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