Succeeding in a changing world
July 29, 2011 12:26 pmThe continuing tough trading conditions for retail mean that we are seeing the sector hit the headlines with worrying regularity, unfortunately often for all the wrong... View Article
General Merchandise News
John Lewis sales boosted by wet weather
July 29, 2011 12:25 pmSales at John Lewis for the week ending 23 July were up 7.1% on last year helped by the wet weather seen throughout the week. At... View Article
Williams-Sonoma looks to enter UK
July 29, 2011 12:25 pmWilliams-Sonoma, the US gourmet cookware and home furnishings retailer, is planning to launch in the UK. According to the Independent, the company has appointed a UK... View Article
A third of retailers would consider school leavers for graduate roles
July 29, 2011 12:24 pmResearch conducted by talent management company SHL reveals that a third (33%) of retailers are considering school leavers for graduate roles and 47% expect to consider... View Article
M&S to anchor Westfield’s stalled Broadway development
July 29, 2011 11:19 amMarks and Spencer has agreed to become one of the anchor stores at the stalled Broadway development in Bradford. The retailer will take a 60,000 sq... View Article
Banks consider sale of Robert Dyas
July 29, 2011 11:19 amThe banks which own hardware retailer Robert Dyas are considering putting the chain of stores up for sale following its return to profitability. Co-owners Lloyds and... View Article
BRC-Bond Pearce Retail Employment Monitor shows resilient retailers weathering the storm
July 28, 2011 3:35 pmThese latest figures show that in the second quarter of 2011, retail employment was down by 0.4% compared with the same quarter a year earlier… by... View Article
Comment – retail legislation cuts announced but what are they really worth?
July 28, 2011 3:30 pmObviously we welcome the government clearing out the legislation cupboards… By Gavin Matthews, Head of Retail, Bond Pearce. Getting rid of more than half of the... View Article
Commons Committee says Groceries Code Adjudicator should be given the power to fine
July 28, 2011 1:47 pmIn a report released today the Commons Business, Innovation and Skills Committee has called for the powers of the Groceries Code Adjudicator to be extended. It... View Article
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