All News articles – Page 1530
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NewsJohn Lewis to open in-store spas
Department store chain John Lewis is to launch in-store spas as part of its £250m investment programme this year.
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NewsScottish Parliament committee raises questions over planned levy on large retailers
The Scottish government is again being urged to reconsider its proposed levy on large retailers, as a report by the Scottish Parliament’s Finance Committee questions how the policy will support town centre retailing.
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NewsHackers force suspension of Lush online sales
Beauty specialist Lush has suspended online sales after hackers broke into its site, jeopardising customers’ financial data.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales growth weakens
Sales at John Lewis department stores slowed to 4.1% last week to come in at £55.8m.
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NewsMulberry Christmas like-for-likes surge 70%
Luxury goods specialist Mulberry will beat profit expectations after a storming Christmas.
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NewsGrocers act to improve product information accuracy as mobile commerce grows
Retailers including Tesco and Sainsbury’s have signed up to a service designed to help them hold more accurate product information and take better advantage of multichannel and mobile commerce.
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NewsSky's the limit
Prime Minister David Cameron flagged the importance of retail links between the UK and Scandinavia and the Baltic as he met leaders from the region.
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NewsRestructuring specialist plots turnaround of HPJ Jewellers
Gordon Brothers understood to be negotiating rents on stores but has administrators on standby
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NewsGeneral retailers up but grocers subdued
Last week’s Super Thursday round of updates brought plenty of depressing news as big names such as Dixons and Halfords warned that profits would only make the low end of expectations.
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NewsMobile Fun to up its reach with more websites
Mobile phone accessories etailer Mobile Fun is to expand further into Europe with the launch of websites in the Netherlands and Spain after notching up a record Christmas.
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NewsSainsbury's opens its first sandwich shop, Fresh Kitchen
Sainsbury’s is hoping to grab a slice of the £13bn lunchtime market with the opening of its first sandwich shop, Fresh Kitchen.
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NewsMultichannel focus for Original Factory
Value department store The Original Factory Shop is to introduce click-and-collect and home delivery on product bought in its stores as it seeks to ramp up its multichannel operation.
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NewsInflation threat could prompt trading down
Shoppers are increasingly likely to switch supermarkets or swap to cheaper brands in the face of soaring food price inflation.
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NewsCredit insurers vow not to pull plug on retailers
Insurers insist there won’t be a repeat of the withdrawal of cover despite HMV’s woes
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NewsRetail crime costs soar despite more prevention spend
The cost of retail crime climbed year on year in 2010, despite retailers investing more than £210m in crime prevention.
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NewsPoor UK Christmas update prompts Tesco share drop
Tesco’s disappointing UK Christmas update resulted in a 4% drop in its share price last Thursday but the grocer insisted its performance was a blip because of the snow.
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NewsThe Conran Shop cashes in on pre-VAT rise spend
Upmarket retailer The Conran Shop has revealed a strong Christmas trading update as shoppers sought to beat the VAT increase.
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NewsIn Focus: Clinton Cards vs Card Factory
Clinton Cards is one of the retailers blaming the snow for a disappointing Christmas, accompanied by a profit warning.
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NewsNew Look turns to third-party brands to drive online growth
Value fashion chain New Look is looking to widen its offer by selling third-party young fashion brands on its website.
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NewsBoots to upgrade its Treat Street website
Boots UK is to update its technology and ramp up marketing plans for its Treat Street online operation, which allows its customers to collect Advantage Card points when shopping at other retailers.