New forum targets theft at DIY stores and builders merchants
August 23, 2011 8:17 amSome of the largest retailers in the DIY and building trade have come together to form the DIY and Loss Prevention Forum in an effort to... View Article
General Merchandise News
Shopper numbers fall as more than 10% of shops are vacant
August 22, 2011 12:11 pmFootfall in UK stores fell between May and July as high inflation, low wage growth and concerns about job security deterred people from shopping said the... View Article
Men are becoming increasingly savvy shoppers
August 22, 2011 12:09 pmA survey of over 3,000 shoppers has suggested that the longstanding assumption that women are savvier shoppers than men may not hold true for much longer.... View Article
Retailers benefit from cycling boom
August 22, 2011 10:48 amRetailers are benefiting from a resurgence in the popularity of cycling according to a report by the London School of Economics. The report said that more... View Article
Marks & Spencer becomes exclusive fashion partner for the X Factor
August 22, 2011 10:47 amMarks & Spencer has signed a deal to become the exclusive fashion partner of The X Factor live final weekend at London’s Wembley Arena and the... View Article
JD Sports to expand its presence in France
August 22, 2011 10:47 amJD Sports has appointed Cushman & Wakefield to advise the business on expanding further into France. The sportwear retailer is reported to be considering opening more... View Article
Iceland to accelerate sale of retail assets
August 22, 2011 9:25 amIceland is expected to speed up the sale of retail assets belonging to Landsbanki as the country attempts to pay off the majority of its debt... View Article
Boodles opens first outlet in Asia
August 22, 2011 8:21 amLuxury jeweller Boodles has opened an outlet in Asia in its first move outside of the UK and Ireland according to a report in the Financial... View Article
Asda launches mobile grocery website
August 19, 2011 11:31 amSupermarket giant Asda has launched its first mobile grocery website to enable customers to buy its groceries online using their smartphones. The site will offer all... View Article
