It has been revealed that online retailer ASOS has reported its retail sales increased 26% to £1.4 billion for the year to 31st August, which was helped by product, further price investments and delivery improvements. Figures show that UK retail sales grew 27%, the US increased 50% and the EU increased...
Figures reveal that retail footfall decreased 0.9% year-on-year in September. The British Retail Consortium and Springboard’s monthly footfall monitor suggests that high street footfall dropped 0.5%, despite two months of progress including a 1.1% rise in August. Other figures show that footfall in shopping centres decreased 2.5%, whilst footfall in retail parks...
DIY retailer Wickes has revealed that it has partnered with On The Dot to provide its new one-hour delivery service, making it the first in its sector. The new service, Wickes Hourly offers deliveries nationwide and will be available every day of the week for a minimum cost of £9.95 as...
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has announced that due to the success of introducing vinyl records in-store back in March, it is now extending the concept into a further 67 stores in the UK. With vinyl being permanently available in 238 stores, the range has tripled from 20 to 60 titles and includes...
Northern Ireland's Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon has announced that River Island will be upsizing its store to create a new 9,000 square foot unit. Senior press officer at River Island, Holly Fulco said: “A location such as Rushmere, with continual high footfall and strong demand for our brand, makes it...
It has been revealed that coffee retailer Costa Coffee will be testing a new concept store that not only sells coffee but alcohol as well. The new store will be situated in Wandsworth, south west London on Old York Road and will provide a selection of alcoholic drinks in the evening...
Matalan has seen a huge 570% surge in profits in its second quarterly report, despite it experiencing a dip in sales. The retailer raked in £15.4 million in EBITDA profit for the 13 weeks to August 27th, an enormous jump from the £2.3 million recorded this time last year. However, sales stood...
The magical world of Harry Potter will be landing at Heathrow terminal five, where a new store is opening. The store opens its doors on 18th November, covering 600 sq ft and will be selling themed items to the 16 million passengers that pass through the terminal each year, as well...
Online retailer Amazon has announced the appointment of Susan Saideman as the new vice president for fashion in Europe. Ms Saideman will be replacing Sergio Bucher, who is now at Debenhams as chief executive. Joining the company in 2013 as head of global vendor management, Ms Saideman will now be responsible for...
With a solid performance from its travel category, WH Smith has seen its full year pre-tax profit grow 8% to £131 million. Figures show that group like-for-like sales moved up 1%, whilst total group sales rose 3% to £1.212 billion. Other figures show that its travel business increased its total sales 10%,...
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