Dom McBrien departs New Look to join M&S
October 4, 2011 10:49 amMarks & Spencer has appointed New Look e-commerce director Dom McBrien as its new multi-channel trading director. In his new role McBrien will be responsible for... View Article
General Merchandise News
Bimba & Lola to open first UK store
October 4, 2011 10:49 amSpanish fashion brand Bimba & Lola is set to open its first UK store at Westfield London this month. The retailer has secured a 1305 sq... View Article
BRC calls for free trade across EU
October 4, 2011 9:17 amThe British Retail Consortium will argue today that discriminatory legislation is preventing UK retailers from opening stores in other EU countries. In a BRC hosted debate... View Article
Chancellor urged to hold back business rates as well as council tax
October 3, 2011 12:30 pmThe BRC welcomes today’s announcement but says the Government must also limit next year’s business rates bills. The Council Tax freeze announced today (Monday) by Chancellor... View Article
Aurora extends 90 minute delivery service to five new cities
October 3, 2011 12:00 pmAurora Fashions, owner of womenswear brands Coast, Oasis and Warehouse, is extending its 90 minute delivery service for all of its brands to five new cities... View Article
Waitrose opens first online fulfilment centre
October 3, 2011 8:22 amWaitrose will start to despatch orders from its first online groceries fulfilment centre tomorrow. The new 37,000 sq ft centre in Acton, West London will offer... View Article
BRC says minimum wage rise will stifle job creation
October 3, 2011 8:22 amThe increase in the National Minimum Wage which came into effect today will stifle job creation in the retail industry claims the British Retail Consortium. The... View Article
Co-operative trials bulk buying on website
October 3, 2011 8:22 amThe Co-operative Group is piloting the sale of bulk-buy household cleaning items on its Co-operative Electrical website. The retailer features 36 leading brands on the site including... View Article
ACS calls for government to get tough on energy companies
October 3, 2011 8:21 amThe Association of Convenience Stores has called on Energy Secretary Chris Huhne to recommend an overhaul in the way energy companies deal with business customers in... View Article
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