Sainsbury’s to recruit 15,000 Christmas staff
September 5, 2011 9:58 amSainsbury’s has announced that it will be recruiting 15,000 seasonal staff to work in its stores over Christmas and the New Year. The temporory workers will... View Article
General Merchandise News
John Lewis sales boosted by back to school rush
September 2, 2011 11:34 amSales at John Lewis for the week ending 27 August were up 1.4% on the same week last year as the retailer benefited from the rush... View Article
Food retailers pledge support for UK egg producers in light of new welfare standards
September 2, 2011 11:34 amMajor food retailers are pledging their support for UK egg producers and are working to reassure customers that no eggs from Europe which fail to meet... View Article
Waitrose introduces Indian wine to UK
September 2, 2011 11:34 amWaitrose has become the first supermarket in the UK to stock wine from India. The retailer is selling the Ritu Viognier and Zampa Syrah wines which... View Article
Sales slow for UK SME online retailers
September 2, 2011 11:34 amNew research has shown a continued slowdown in online retail growth for small to medium sized enterprises. The fifth quarterly online sales survey, conducted by e-commerce... View Article
Walmsley Furnishing goes into administration
September 2, 2011 7:33 amWalmsley Furnishing has become the latest victim of the high street after the 60 strong chain of stores went into administration. Private equity firm SKG Capital... View Article
Glasgow now one of the most expensive retail locations in the UK
September 1, 2011 11:50 amGlasgow’s Buchanan Street is now one of the most expensive retail locations in the UK outside London according to international estate agents Cushman and Wakefield. The... View Article
Harrods unveils innovative digital advertising screens
September 1, 2011 11:50 amHarrods has unveiled a new-look escalator at its Knightsbridge store which features innovative digital media advertising screens. Escalator 10, located at the department store’s premium entrance... View Article
Retailers and food manufacturers fund research into reducing salt levels in food
September 1, 2011 11:50 amThe industry bodies representing retailers and food manufacturers are working together to fund research in an effort to meet government targets for reducing levels of salt... View Article
