French supermarket giant Carrefour has appointed Georges Plassat as its new chairman and CEO. He will succeed current incumbent Lars Olofsson will stand down from the... View Article
For many years the internet has been regarded as the greatest threat to the high street but the emergence of mobile as an effective way to... View Article
Barbour, the clothing brand famous for its iconic waxed jackets, has launched an internet campaign to help crack down on rogue traders who sell fake Barbour... View Article
The Association of Convenience Stores has published a guide for retailers on the upcoming tobacco display ban. The new rules, which apply to stores in England with over... View Article
John Lewis enjoyed a sales rise of 8.9% in the week ending 28 January. The increase was due largely to growth of 19.2% in sales of... View Article
Marks & Spencer is to launch a TV app that will feature on Samsung Smart TVs. The new app, which is available to download from Samsung’s... View Article
Lower footfall to non-food stores last month compared to a year ago. The first indication of how retail is faring at the beginning of 2012 shows... View Article
Helen Dickinson, Head of Retail at KPMG, warns that after a season of heavy discounting retailers need to pay special attention to sustainable pricing strategies as... View Article
The Co-operative Group has announced that it is to recruit 800 apprentices, doubling the number who joined the business last year. The 800 apprenticeships on offer... View Article
