UK spirits dampened by April showers
Continued rainfall has led to a continued slip into recession for the struggling UK economy
Sectors - Department Stores
Debenhams exceed expectations
The UK's second largest department store is staying focused on the next half of the year as the previous six months produced encouraging results
Marks and Spencer fall victim of womenswear shortage
One of retail's hottest properties has announced surprise figures in their quarterly review but have no reason to panic
John Lewis enjoy Easter boost
The revered UK department store has announced incredible sales this Easter, even compared with last year's strong figures
New Mothercare CEO has mountain to climb
The fourth quarter sales are set to be released on Thursday, and the news isn't good for the UK based retailer
JJB get a helping hand from Dick's
America has come to the aid of their trans-Atlantic neighbours once again, as they fund the flailing sports shop's turnaround plans
H&M receive 'bulge' backing from Watchdog
The renowned retail chain has been cleared to continue their advertising campaign featuring footballer David Beckham
Apple Store coming to Harrods
According to company sources, there are plans in place for an Apple Store to be opened in the world famous Harrods department store
London's favourite department stores get Christmas revamp
Retail Digital takes a look at London's favourite department stores from the grandfather of them all, Harrods, to the more eclectic Liberty
JC Penney sparks controversy with sexist back-to-school sweatshirt
Consumers have shown their disgust over girl's sweatshirts emblazoned with the message "I'm Too Pretty to Do Homework, so My Brother Has to Do it For Me"
Mary Portas opens her own shop inside House of Fraser
The Telegraph columnist and Channel 4 star has launched a fashion line for the over fourties
Harrods to increase global online presence
London's famous luxury department store has announced plans to launch a transactional mobile site and online magazine
Harrods unveils Justin Bieber ice cream sundae
London's famous department store will sell the Bieber Bocker Glory for £19.95 with all proceeds going to the singer's chosen UK charity, Make-A-Wish-Foundation
Tesco to roll out Wi-Fi in UK stores
The grocery giant is following other retailers like Starbucks and McDonalds to offer its customers free Wi-Fi
Flagship stores reap benefits from tourist traffic
Retail Digital takes a close look at how retailers are using their flagship stores to create new and interesting retail experiences
John Lewis unveils first image of London 2012 shop
John Lewis has released the first image of its London 2012 shop, which is expected to attract around 2000 visitors a day in the lead up to the Games
Tesco opens training academy in South Korea
The £30m academy will be used to train 100,000 staff across Asia
Thorntons, Carpetright and T J Hughes become latest high-street victims
High-street retailers deepen retail gloom following a squeeze in consumer spending brought about by the financial crisis
Fashion retailer Jane Norman falls into administration
British retailer Jane Norman has become the latest casualty on the high-street with over 1,600 jobs at risk
David Cameron backs BRC guidelines to stop UK retailers selling sexy clothes to children
Nine retailers including Asda, Debenhams, John Lewis and Next have already signed up to the BRC's Childrenswear Guidelines
Sir Philip Green - The king of retail
Retail Digital profiles Sir Philip Green and takes a look at his multi-billion dollar empire
Selfridges collaborates with ZSL on Project Ocean
Selfridges in London believes the project will raise awareness about marine conservation
Mothercare to close 110 high-street stores across the UK
The baby and children's retailer will close 110 of its stores by 2013 to focus on overseas markets and online strategy
Top five US retail companies: Fortune ranks Walmart #1
Retail Digital takes a look at the top five Fortune 500 retail companies
M&S threatens to sue Ann Summers over S&M Squeal Deal parody: Has it gone too far?
Ann Summers claims it wanted to give the traditional M&S advert a humorous twist
Aftermath of TUC March & London riots: Boots,Topshop and Ann Summers among those shops vandalised
Retailers in London’s West End have lost more than £5 million in sales because of the TUC protests and violent riots this weekend.
Anarchists disrupted the peaceful anti-cuts march and targeted a number of stores including BHS and Ann Summers as well as banks like HSBC and RBS and fast-food chain McDonalds.
John Lewis follows Lakeland to offer a never-ending refund
Have you ever been lumbered with an unwanted piece of clothing that just sits at the back of the wardrobe complete with its tags on because you missed the returns deadline? Of course you have. It is a familiar story.
Retailers to report chilly end to holiday season
January numbers will also reflect a pullback in spending by shoppers, after they opened their wallets during November and December, helping U.S. retailers post their best holiday sales in six years.
A.S. Watson to expand operations in Thailand
As reported in Bangkok Post, Central Watson, Thailand-based subsidiary of A.S. Watson has declared an investment program for the next year worth THB 200 million (US$ 64 million).
A.S. Watson subsidiary in Thailand, Central Watson, has announced an investment programme for 2011 of THB200 million (USD64 million), Bangkok Post reports.
Wal-Mart gears up to expand its e-commerce activities
Wal-Mart has expanded its online presence globally with new transactional websites launched in Latin America and Asia, the Financial Times reports. The retailer added sites in Chile and Argentina last November.
Reliance Retail on expansion mode
Reliance Retail is dreaming to grow big this year as the biggest business conglomerate in India is sure about its growth potential. The retail giant, which has survived through the toughest period caused by the economic slowdown, is now set to fly high tapping more opportunities.
Outburst of Malls in one of the most popular shopping destinations, Dubai.
Even amidst the slow economic recovery, a shopper’s heaven Dubai, will face an oversupply of retail space by 2013 as developers continue to build malls in an already saturated market, Colliers International has reported.
The Uninterested Customer and Holiday Shopping
Independent research commissioned by
Will Massmart's decision to exit Zimbabwe markets benefit Wal-Mart?
Massmart, the third-largest retailer in South Africa by value will soon pull out operations from Zimbabwe and will join hands with Wal-Mart, the largest departmental chain in the US for a $4 billion deal.
Aldi Süd to cease its Greece operations, closes first batch of stores
Aldi Süd, one of the largest discount supermarket chains in Germany, has plans to withdraw its operations from the Greek market. Aldi Süd established around 38 stores in Greece, and 25 stores out of these will be closed by the year end.
Canadian retailer METRO finds success with partner dunnhumby
Metro, one of the largest grocery retailers in Canada mentioned that its loyalty scheme called ‘Metro-et-Moi’ with the partner dunnhumby has fetched the retailer more than 80,000 shoppers in Quebec.
The ‘Metro-et-Moi’ skill was launched in September and has aided Metro in achieving its sales target.
Japan's FamilyMart to freeze US operations, focus on China
The largest departmental chain in Japan, FamilyMart, is seizing its US investments and withdrawing its Famima c-store concept, which is not bringing profit to the company anymore.
Metro Group kick-starts a new fish logistics centre
Metro Group’s German Cash & Carries operation has concentrated its logistics for fresh fish at a new distribution centre in Groß-Gerau, near Frankfurt airport. Efficiency and sustainability are the main reasons for implementing the new logistics process.
SODEXO to expand with "small, local" acquisitions
French catering firm Sodexo is seeking "small, local" acquisitions as it aims to expand its facilities management and service-voucher divisions, CEO Michel Landel said in an interview with Bloomberg.
CO-OPERATIVE GROUP to unify businesses
The Co-operative Group has announced the Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) and the society’s other trading businesses will come together under a new structure in order to better unify the business and increase cross selling opportunities between the different businesses.
