Industry News

Report highlights importance of independent retailers

Mar 2, 2012

A new report into the state of Britain's high streets has highlighted the important role being played by independent traders.

Boots hails strong Christmas sales

Jan 18, 2012

Health & beauty chain Boots has announced that sales grew strongly over the crucial Christmas period, in what appears to have been a mixed spell for retailers.

Debenhams to take on 6,500 extra festive workers

Oct 10, 2011

After a sunny start to October saw high street shops suffer more sales falls, department store Debenhams has partly lifted the gloom by announcing that it will take on 6,500 extra workers for the Christmas and January sales rush.

Accessories shop Claire's to launch concept store

Aug 11, 2011

Youth fashion accessories chain Claire's has made its concept store debut by relaunching its London West End branch on Oxford Street with a new look.

M&S launches summer sale early

Jun 29, 2011

Clothing retailer Marks & Spencer has joined high street rivals in bringing forward its 2011 summer sale.

Sales up at John Lewis as discounting effect kicks in

Jun 17, 2011

Sales figures at John Lewis got a boost last week thanks to discounts across its range of fashion items.