WH Smith launches Kobo Vox e-reader
November 23, 2011 12:10 pmWH Smith has launched a new Kobo e-reader featuring a multi-media touch screen and social media tools. The Kobo Vox, priced at £169.00 and available from... View Article
General Merchandise News
Go Outdoors appoints new commercial director
November 23, 2011 9:05 amGo Outdoors has recruited Tesco category director Dan Quinn as its new commercial director. Quinn will be responsible for the outdoor specialist’s buying, merchandising and own... View Article
QD Stores diversifies into smaller stores and trials pop-ups
November 23, 2011 8:55 amValue retailer QD Stores has announced plans to diversify into smaller high street premises and trial a pop-up store. The independently owned Norwich-based group, whose outlets... View Article
Retailers to sign up to tighter rules on store cards
November 22, 2011 12:39 pmShoppers will no longer be offered discounts and free gifts to entice them to sign up for store cards when a range of new measures designed... View Article
Debenhams launches personal shopper service for the blind and partially sighted
November 22, 2011 12:18 pmDebenhams has become the first major UK retailer to launch a personal shopper service for blind and partially sighted customers. The department store chain has been working... View Article
Lloydspharmacy to open second Health Village
November 22, 2011 12:18 pmLloydspharmacy is extending its Health Village concept with the opening of a second store in Thurrock, Essex. The new store, due to open at Lakeside Retail... View Article
Mango bans use of exotic skins and fur in product lines
November 22, 2011 11:35 amClothing and accessory retailer Mango has banned the use of exotic skins in its product lines and said it will no longer sell fur items. Following... View Article
ACS calls for retailers to support PASS approved ID petition
November 21, 2011 11:55 amThe Association of Convenience Stores is asking retailers, retail staff and suppliers from across the convenience store sector to sign a petition calling for Government action... View Article
BRC figures reveal slump in retail footfall
November 21, 2011 11:55 amFigures released by the British Retail Consortium have shown that footfall in UK shops between August and October was down 2.3% compared with the same period... View Article
