HMV completes disposal of Waterstone’s chain
June 29, 2011 12:27 pmHMV Group has announced that it has officially completed the sale of the Waterstone’s bookshop chain to Alexander Mamut’s A&NN Capital Fund. The £53 million deal... View Article
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Heathrow apppoints new retail concessions head
June 29, 2011 12:26 pmHeathrow Airport has appointed Muriel Zingraff-Shariff as its new Retail Concessions Director. Zingraff-Shariff will take up the role in July. Zingraff-Shariff’s previous roles include senior positions... View Article
Magnet reaches out to customers of Moben and Kitchens Direct
June 29, 2011 12:26 pmMagnet is reaching out to customers of failed HomeForm Group companies Moben and Kitchens Direct by offering to honour any lost deposits paid for kitchens as... View Article
Thorntons to close 120 stores
June 28, 2011 11:37 amThorntons has announced in its strategy review today that it plans to close up to half of its UK stores. The British chocolate retailer said it... View Article
TJ Hughes on brink of administration
June 28, 2011 11:36 amDiscount department store chain TJ Hughes has filed an intention to appoint an administrator which could result in the closure of 57 stores and up to... View Article
Shopworkers union to raise concerns about Life & Style with Government
June 28, 2011 11:36 amThe shopworkers union Usdaw is to raise its concerns with the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills about the running of fashion and homeware chain Life... View Article
Sainsbury’s food and bakery colleges accredited by City & Guilds
June 28, 2011 11:36 amSainsbury’s food and bakery colleges have been formally accredited by City & Guilds in recognition of high standards of training. The supermarket said that 20,000 Sainsbury’s... View Article
New report reveals results of mapping of retail landscape
June 28, 2011 11:36 amA new report that maps the UK retail landscape has revealed that Manchester has overtaken Glasgow to become the largest retail centre outside of London. The... View Article
Consumers turn to cash and debit cards to keep spending under control
June 27, 2011 11:28 amNew figures from the British Retail Consortium published today have suggested that as consumers continue to be cautious in their spending, they are also increasingly using... View Article
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