John Lewis beats the riots with a 2.9% rise in sales
August 19, 2011 11:15 amJohn Lewis said sales increased last week despite the looting and rioting across England. The department store chain said sales at its stores rose by 2.9%... View Article
General Merchandise News
Morrisons distribution centre attracts 5,000 job applications
August 19, 2011 11:15 amDHL has reported receiving over 5,000 applications for the 350 roles at the new Morrisons distribution centre in Bridgwater. The centre, which DHL Supply Chain manages for... View Article
M&S completes new Westfield Stratford City store
August 19, 2011 11:07 amMarks & Spencer has announced the completion of its new store at Westfield Stratford City. Covering 136,000 sq ft of selling space, the new store is... View Article
Retail sales rise less than expected in July
August 18, 2011 10:26 amRetail sales volumes grew more slowly than expected in July as the high street continues to struggle. The Office for National Statistics said that retail sales... View Article
Local shops surveyed on National Minimum Wage
August 18, 2011 5:48 amLocal shops across the UK are being asked to provide evidence to identify the impact of increases in the National Minimum Wage. The Association of Convenience... View Article
Tesco ditches biodegradable bags
August 18, 2011 5:42 amTesco has stopped using biodegradable carrier bags in its stores after government funded scientific research found that they may damage wild life and harm the environment.... View Article
Twelve more TJ Hughes stores to close
August 18, 2011 5:08 amThe administrators of failed discount department store chain TJ Hughes have announced that a further 12 stores will close over the next few days and another... View Article
Clinton Cards appoints first marketing director
August 18, 2011 4:49 amClinton Cards has appointed Tim Fairs, the former head of marketing for Dixons Retail, as its first ever marketing director. He will be responsible for developing... View Article
SPAR International extends sponsorship of European athletics
August 18, 2011 4:49 amSPAR International, the world’s largest organisation of independent food retailers, has extended its commitment to European Athletics by extending its sponsorship for a further four years... View Article
