Taking a Retail Business into India
February 20, 2012 11:17 amThe Indian market is an exciting one with great potential for many foreign retailers. Many of the UK’s High Street retail brands such as Marks &... View Article
General Merchandise News
Footfall up 1.8% in three months to end January
February 20, 2012 11:17 amFigures from the BRC/Springboard-ATCM Footfall and Vacancies Monitor have shown that footfall was up 1.8% in the three months to end January. This compares to a... View Article
Stylistpick to open pop-up shop
February 20, 2012 11:16 amOnline shoe and accessories retailer Stylistpick is to launch its first pop-up shop this week. The shop in London’s Westfield shopping centre will be open from... View Article
Ebay says UK is fastest growing market
February 20, 2012 10:48 amEbay has told the Daily Telegraph that the UK is now its fastest growing market. Devin Wenig, Ebay’s president of global marketplaces, said there has been... View Article
Multiple retailers closed 14 stores a day in 2011
February 17, 2012 12:01 pmNew data released by PwC and the Local Data Company has revealed that multiple retailers closed 14 stores a day on average across the UK in... View Article
UK retail sales record surprising lift in January
February 17, 2012 11:34 amRetail sales volumes rose unexpectedly by 0.9% in January as customers were tempted to UK stores with discounts on furniture and household goods. This compares to... View Article
MINI launches retail store at Westfield Stratford City
February 17, 2012 9:39 amMINI has launched its first retail venture in the UK with the opening of a pop-up store at Westfield Stratford City. The MINI store, which will... View Article
John Lewis appoints Helen Weir as group finance director
February 17, 2012 8:51 amJohn Lewis has appointed Helen Weir, the ex-head of Lloyds Banking Group’s retail division, as its new group finance director. Weir, who will join John Lewis... View Article
BRC says retailers are boosting cash reserves as economy slows
February 17, 2012 8:12 amResearch by the British Retail Consortium has shown that tough economic conditions are leading retailers to cut back on investment and increase cash reserves. The study... View Article
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