Industry News

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.

Firms take a shot at buying American Golf

Jul 18, 2011

A number of private investment companies have registered an interest in buying American Golf.

M&S results expected to lift retail sector

Jul 11, 2011

Major high street retailer Marks & Spencer is due to release a trading statement on Wednesday which it's believed will show an increase in UK sales.

Sports Direct buys high street fashion chains

Jul 6, 2011

Sportswear and equipment retailer Sports Direct has acquired a majority share in two fashion brands.

Warm weather helps Halfords increase profits

Jun 9, 2011

Car parts and cycling retailer Halfords saw a 7.2 per cent rise in underlying pre-tax profits last year, despite "challenging" trading conditions.