December Sees Positive Change In Consumer Confidence
Following yesterday’s downbeat retail sales figures, there was slightly better news today with data suggesting that consumer confidence has improved in recent weeks and...
Black Friday Discounting Fails To Spark Retail Revival
Despite talk of a bumper Black Friday trading period, official figures show overall retail sales fell again in November.
Data from the Office for National...
Shareholders Back WH Smith’s Travel Acquisition
WH Smith’s shareholders have voted almost unanimously in favour of the group's $400m (£312m) acquisition of US firm Marshall Retail, which was announced in...
More Department Stores At Risk Of Closure
The demise of the department store format in the UK looks set to continue in 2020 with chains Beales and House of Fraser set...
Pre-Christmas Discounting Hits Record Levels
The discounting of products looks set to hit record levels this Christmas as retailers push to shift stock after a slow start to the...
Sales Slide At Waitrose And John Lewis
Waitrose has recorded another disappointing week, whilst trading at sister chain John Lewis was subdued after a bumper Black Friday period.
Over the seven days...
Hamleys Hopes Revamp Will Boost Its Fortunes
Retailer plans US expansion and overhaul of Regent Street branch in battle to compete with key rivals.
Read the full article on The Guardian website
Mothercare Agrees Franchise Deal With Boots
The Mothercare brand looks set to maintain a presence on the UK high street following the news that the company has agreed a deal...
Screwfix Opens First Stores In Ireland
Kingfisher’s Screwfix business has opened its first physical stores in the Republic of Ireland.
The first three outlets are based in Sandyford and Swords in...
TOFS Being Put Up For Sale
The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) looks set to be sold off by its private equity owner less than 18 months after being given the...
