Argos CEO considers shake-up of stores
February 24, 2012 12:14 pmNew Argos CEO John Walden has warned that he could close some of the retailer’s 700 high street stores. Walden told The Telegraph that he found... View Article
General Merchandise News
New research shows that European consumers increasingly shop online at Christmas
February 24, 2012 12:14 pmA new study has revealed that consumers across Europe increasingly chose to do their Christmas shopping online, while overall retail sales remained flat during the period.... View Article
Berry Bros. & Rudd report record online sales
February 23, 2012 10:31 amBerry Bros. & Rudd, has reported a 72% increase in online sales in 2011. The 300 year old wine retailer and vintner to the Queen sold... View Article
Peacocks acquired by Edinburgh Woollen Mill
February 23, 2012 10:31 amAdministrators for the failed Peacocks clothing chain have announced the sale of the business to knitwear retailer Edinburgh Woollen Mill. The deal has protected around 6,000... View Article
Dixons to launch movie rental service
February 23, 2012 10:31 amDixons Retail, owner of Currys, PC World and Dixons.co.uk, is planning to launch a movie rental service called Knowhow Movies in early 2012. The company has... View Article
Benetton increases digital focus with launch of new apps
February 23, 2012 8:46 amInternational clothing brand Benetton is rolling out a range of apps for different mobile devices as part of its continuing focus on digital media. In a... View Article
Tesco offers to pay young people on government backed work experience scheme
February 22, 2012 7:27 amTesco has announced that it will pay any young person accepted for work experience at the supermarket amid a growing row over a government work experience... View Article
New Look to double revenues in international markets
February 21, 2012 11:18 amHaving been operating in international markets for some years fashion retailer New Look is now fully committed to expanding its overseas presence and expects non-UK revenues... View Article
Blumenthal launches hot cross buns with a twist for Waitrose
February 21, 2012 6:17 amHeston Blumenthal has been experimenting again with the launch of a new hot cross bun for Waitrose. Waitrose said the Heston from Waitrose Earl Grey &... View Article
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