Retail News

More than 75% of retail payments now made by card

Retail purchases made by card accounted for 76% of all retail sales made in 2017, according to the latest annual…

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August high street sales one of ‘worst on record’ as shoppers steer clear

August high street sales have been described as “one of the worst on record” by accountancy and business advisory firm…

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Wilko appoints Neil Feakins as customer insight and data director

Homeware retailer Wilko has appointed Neil Feakins as as its new customer insight and data director. Feakins has expertise in…

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Retailers get more sales with early Black Friday campaigns

Consumers who receive promotional messages in September are three times more likely to make purchases during Black Friday and Cyber…

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85% of interviewers admit asking candidates ‘off limits’ questions

Some 85% of interviewers have admitted to asking questions which can be seen to be “off limits” or potentially illegal…

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Footfall ‘better than expected’ in August

Footfall fell by 4.1% in August compared with the same month last year, according to the Ipsos retail footfall tracker.…

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Eve Sleep appoints former Moonpig boss as new CEO

Online mattress retailer Eve Sleep has announced the appointment of James Sturrock as chief executive officer with effect from 10…

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Boden reports strong sales increase of 13%

Lifestyle retailer Boden has reported a 13% rise in sales for the year ending December 2017 due to an increase…

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The Cotswold Company appoints former HMV CEO as chairman

True, European retail and consumer sector specialist investor, has appointed Ian Topping as chairman of online furniture retailer, The Cotswold…

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10p plastic bag charge to be rolled out to all retailers

The 5p plastic bag charge will be doubled to 10p and extended to all retailers and not just big businesses,…

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