Research paper creates ideas for high street rejuvenation
December 14, 2011 12:05 pmParis is considered cool. New York is thought hip. But what brand metaphors do the town centres of Northern England deserve? Well, cool or hip are... View Article
General Merchandise News
Costa Coffee reports 3.8% increase in like-for-like sales
December 13, 2011 11:52 amCosta Coffee, the Whitbread owned coffee chain, saw like-for-like sales increase by 3.8% in the 13 weeks to 1 December. Total system sales grew by 23.9% to... View Article
Co-operative Group praised for responsible fish sourcing policy
December 13, 2011 11:30 amThe Co-operative Group has been awarded top ranking in the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) Supermarket Survey 2011, scoring 84% and earning a gold award for sustainable... View Article
Original Penguin launches first European transactional website
December 13, 2011 11:30 amClothing retailer Original Penguin has launched its first European transactional website as part of owner Perry Ellis International’s plans to expand the brand across the UK... View Article
Co-operative staff record charity single
December 12, 2011 11:24 amStaff from the The Co-operative Group including group chief executive Peter Marks have released a charity single in aid of Mencap. The eight-piece band named Angel... View Article
Hallett Retail founder wins NatWest everywoman award
December 12, 2011 11:10 amWendy Hallett, founder of Hallett Retail, has been named as the winner of the NatWest everywoman award. Having set up the business up with a £1,000... View Article
Republic launches home delivery service for customers shopping in-store
December 9, 2011 11:13 amMulti-brand fashion retailer Republic has launched a new service where customers shopping in-store can have their goods delivered to their homes. The retailer has extended its... View Article
Barratts falls into administration
December 9, 2011 10:33 amBarratts Priceless, the footwear retail group, has collapsed into administration threatening nearly 4,000 jobs. The company has appointed Deloitte as joint administrators after the unseasonally warm autumn... View Article
Footfall rallies for UK retailers
December 8, 2011 9:37 amSome early Christmas cheer on the high street. Latest data released by Synovate Retail Performance show that retail footfall in the UK is rallying. For the... View Article
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