UK could see loss of a quarter of all shops
April 7, 2011 9:40 amAs many as a quarter of all shops in the UK could be redundant over the next few years, which will add to the already troubling... View Article
General Merchandise News
Oxford Street flagstone and sign to be auctioned for charity
April 7, 2011 5:23 amThe New West End Company and Westminster Council have agreed to auction off an Oxford Street flagstone and an iconic Oxford Street sign for charity. Both... View Article
Setting great store by the next generation of workers
April 6, 2011 1:11 pmRetail industry to benefit from 10,000 apprenticeships Workplace development specialists, Ethical Skills & Training (EST) has been awarded a new contract to provide up to 10,000... View Article
Stationery newcomer opens first of several high street stores
April 6, 2011 10:58 amNew stationery retailer, Blott, has opened its first store in Tunbridge Wells and plans to open stores in Guildford and London within the next three months.... View Article
Debenhams is on to a winner with Grand National Ladies Day
April 6, 2011 10:58 amDebenhams stores in Liverpool and the North West have reported a run on stock of their beauty products in the lead up to the Grand National.... View Article
Shop inflation eases in March
April 6, 2011 10:09 amFigures released by the British Retail Consortium and Nielsen show that overall shop price inflation eased in March as a result of intensive price-cutting by retailers.... View Article
House of Fraser plans to measure on-line customer satisfaction
April 5, 2011 12:01 pmHouse of Fraser has selected ForeSee Results to measure customer satisfaction across its website and identify how it can enhance its website to increase customer satisfaction... View Article
Co-op appoints health and beauty manager
April 5, 2011 11:36 amThe Co-operative Pharmacy is to develop its over-the-counter (OTC) offering with the appointment of Caroline Linger as Healthcare and Beauty Retail Category Manager. Caroline joins the... View Article
White Stuff founders consider sell-off
April 4, 2011 11:41 amWhite Stuff is considering a sale or flotation, according to a report in the Independent newspaper. Sean Thomas and George Treves, who founded the lifestyle and... View Article
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