HMV to close Guernsey fulfilment warehouse
March 26, 2012 12:55 pmEntertainment retailer HMV is to close its Guernsey fulfilment warehouse and move its operation back to the mainland UK. The move comes after the Channel Islands... View Article
General Merchandise News
Ex-Somerfield MD to head up Maplin
March 26, 2012 11:24 amSpecialist electronics retailer Maplin has appointed John Cleland as its new chief executive. Cleland has extensive retail experience having held senior roles with Asda Walmart in... View Article
Report shows that revenues have fallen across nearly all major retail centres in UK
March 26, 2012 9:50 amA report on the UK retail landscape has revealed that Manchester has retained its position as the largest retail centre outside of London. However, the research... View Article
Go Outdoors appoints first multi-channel director
March 26, 2012 8:52 amGo Outdoors, the camping products and outdoor clothing retailer, has appointed Jon Asbury as its first multi-channel director. Asbury joins Go Outdoors from Halfords where he... View Article
Small Domestic Appliance sales herald a bright future
March 23, 2012 12:53 pmValue growth is seen in the Small Domestic Appliances market. Value growth is seen by the Small Domestic Appliances marketDespite the current challenging economic environment, GfK... View Article
John Lewis to recruit 50 IT professionals
March 23, 2012 9:26 amDepartment store chain John Lewis has announced that it will aim to recruit more than 50 IT specialists in 2012 as it works to fully integrate... View Article
Retail sales fall 0.8% in February
March 22, 2012 1:18 pmFigures released by the Office for National Statistics have revealed that UK retail sales volumes fell by 0.8% in February. In a further blow to hopes... View Article
SPAR to roll out partner voucher initiative across UK stores
March 22, 2012 5:06 amConvenience store group SPAR is to roll out a new partner voucher initiative across its UK stores to help its retailers drive sales. The roll-out follows... View Article
Oasis to introduce iPad shopping in all stores
March 22, 2012 5:06 amFashion retailer Oasis is planning to introduce iPad shopping across all of its UK stores following a successful trial at its London flagship store. The retailer... View Article
