Greg Lawless
AnalysisWill the Emerald Isle sparkle again?
With EU pressure to accept a bailout, Ireland’s economy is a mess. Will its retailers recover, asks Charlotte Hardie and Greg Lawless
AnalysisChristmas vouchers
The festive grab for shopper spend is hotting up, but how are the big grocers trying to outgun each other and are their efforts worth it?
NewsBrightHouse like-for-likes jump 10.7%
Rent-to-own retailer BrightHouse has revealed another set of solid results for the six months to the end of September 2010.
NewsTesco launches new Clubcard initiative
Tesco has launched a Clubcard initiative – Big Clubcard Voucher Exchange - that will allow customers to double the value of their vouchers across a range of non-food categories.
NewsBest Buy transactional website launches
Electricals group Best Buy has launched its transactional site, giving the new market entrant nationwide coverage at last.
NewsWestfield Stratford will not undermine West End, study finds
The opening of Olympics shopping centre Westfield Stratford will have a limited effect on London’s West End a study has found.
NewsGuide to healthy high streets launched
The department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) has launched a high street health-check guide designed to promote successful high streets.
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John Lewis reveals plans for further 2 home shops
Department store John Lewis will open a further two home stores as part of its rollout plan for 2011.
NewsFindel profits to fall by £7m this year
Home shopping group Findel expects full-year profits to come in £7m below its expectations after contract delays at its educational division and accounting changes.
NewsRicher Sounds profits slump 18%
Electricals retailer Richer Sounds has revealed its pre-tax profits slumped 18% to £2.8m in the year to the end of April.