Inflation stays at 4.5%
June 14, 2011 11:36 amInflation remained at a two-and-a-half year high at 4.5% according to figures released by The Office for National Statistics today. The figure is unchanged from April... View Article
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Voucher specialist calls for unity in retail industry to address slump in retail sales
June 14, 2011 10:26 amVoucher code website DiscountVouchers.co.uk has called on retail industry players to work together to address the slump in retail sales seen in May. He also said... View Article
Sir Terry Leahy invests in Metapack
June 13, 2011 12:49 pmFormer Tesco CEO Sir Terry Leahy has bought a ten per cent stake in Metapack, a software company that manages customer deliveries for retailers such as... View Article
Topshop appoints Kate Phelan as creative director
June 13, 2011 12:16 pmTopshop has announced that leading stylist Kate Phelan has been appointed as its creative director. She will join the retailer from Vogue magazine where she worked... View Article
Best Buy may halt UK expansion plans
June 13, 2011 11:33 amBest Buy UK may be forced to abandon its expansion plans in the UK due to the continuing slowdown in the demand for consumer electronics. The... View Article
Study reveals that impulse buying has not decreased in spite of ecomomic downturn
June 13, 2011 11:33 amA follow-up report examining impulsive shopping and understanding its role in shopper behaviour has been launched today. The study follows on from Shoppercentric’s 2008 Windows on... View Article
Foyles to open in Westfield Stratford City
June 13, 2011 11:33 amFoyles, the UK’s largest independent bookshop chain, has announced that it will open its seventh branch at Westfield Stratford City. The retailer’s ground floor unit with... View Article
ICLP to share insight at The Retail Bulletin Customer Loyalty Conference 2011
June 10, 2011 5:21 pmDelegates will enjoy a top-quality speaker programme at the event on June 15th in London The 2nd Retail Bulletin Customer Loyalty Conference, sponsored by Barclaycard Freedom,... View Article
Report finds many retailers overlook the potential of social media
June 10, 2011 5:20 pmA new report by Verdict has revealed that many retailers are overlooking the potential of transforming their online stores into entertainment destinations by integrating social media.... View Article
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