Retail insolvencies increase 15% in Q1 2012
April 10, 2012 11:38 amLatest research into the retail landscape has revealed that the number of retailers falling into administration in the first quarter of this year increased by 15%... View Article
General Merchandise News
Midcounties Co-operative to acquire Harry Tuffins
April 10, 2012 11:38 amThe Midcounties Co-operative Society is to acquire Harry Tuffins, the family-owned supermarket and convenience store chain. The society is purchasing the the ten-strong chain, which operates... View Article
Top speakers to share customer loyalty best practice and innovations
April 6, 2012 12:37 pmMaximising customer loyalty and stability by communicating brand values, building trust and engaging your customers. June 13th 2012. An impressive range of retailer and solution provider... View Article
Harrods invites customers to design a Diamond Jubilee themed shop window
April 6, 2012 12:04 pmFor the first time in its history, luxury department store Harrods is giving its customers the chance to design one of its world famous shop windows.... View Article
Halfords sales fall as customers cut back on accessories
April 5, 2012 11:52 amHalfords, the car parts and cycle retailer, is expecting its full-year profits to fall by 21% as its customers spend less on car accessories and cleaning... View Article
John Lewis weekly sales rise 2.4%
April 5, 2012 11:51 amSales at John Lewis rose by 2.4% last week as price matching initiatives and the warm weather helped to boost sales. The Electricals and Home Technology... View Article
Jigsaw owner to sell Kew 159
April 5, 2012 11:21 amRobinson Webster Holdings is planning to sell or close down its Kew 159 womenswear stores as it looks to focus its efforts on the more profitable... View Article
Boots relaunches loyalty offer for over 60s
April 4, 2012 11:19 amHealthy and beauty retailer Boots UK is re-launching its loyalty offer to customers over the age of 60. The move forms part of the retailer’s ongoing... View Article
Debenhams enters 90-day consultation with 230 contact centre staff
April 4, 2012 11:19 amThe Debenhams department store chain has entered into a 90 day consultation period with 230 staff at its contact centre in Taunton. The move follows the... View Article
