Tesco ‘disappointed’ by Christmas trading
January 12, 2012 10:21 amTesco has reported its worst Christmas in decades after seeing a 2.3% drop in sales, excluding VAT and fuel, in the six weeks to 7 January.... View Article
General Merchandise News
Past Times closes 47 stores
January 12, 2012 5:30 amStruggling gift retailer Past Times, which was due to appoint administrators this week, has been granted a ten day extension to give the group additional time... View Article
Consumers set to avoid the crowds this year by shopping on their mobiles
January 11, 2012 11:04 am14% will be using their mobile phone to either purchase sales items online or find discounts from their favourite brands. Research by mBlox, the mobile consumer... View Article
Mince pies boost Greggs Christmas sales
January 11, 2012 10:53 amBakery retailer Greggs has reported a 5.1% rise in like-for-like sales in the five weeks to 7 January. Total sales grew by 10.8%. Highlights during the... View Article
Spark Etail acquires Frank & Faith
January 11, 2012 10:50 amOnline ethical products retailer, Spark Etail, has announced that is acquiring ethical fashion label and online retailer, Frank & Faith. Frank & Faith, founded in 2006... View Article
Little Chef to close 70 restaurants
January 11, 2012 10:40 amMotorway restaurant chain Little Chef is preparing to close 70 of its restaurants and cut 600 staff according to a report by the Sun newspaper. The... View Article
Clarks appoints group supply chain director
January 11, 2012 6:55 amShoe retailer Clarks has appointed Nick Cullen to the role of group supply chain director. Cullen will become a member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting... View Article
BRC figures show shop price inflation fell to 1.7% in December
January 11, 2012 6:46 amFigures released by the British Retail Consortium and Nielsen have shown that overall shop price inflation fell to 1.7% in December from 2.0% in November. While... View Article
Retailers face New Year war for customers as consumer confidence plummets
January 10, 2012 12:29 pmConsumers are shopping around and switching in tough climate but half of retailers have placed themselves at a competitive disadvantage. Retailers are facing a tough New... View Article
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