Administration on the cards
The UK's largest specialist card retailer is on the brink of extinction, at the hands of its largest supplier
Sectors - General Merchandise
US retail suffers worst results since 2009
Following a promising start to the year for the Americans, the global superpower have received another set back
Mike Ashley set to cash in on Sports Direct growth
The larger than life businessman will have his eyes on further improvement if he is to receive his lucrative bonus
Sainsbury's launch campaign to promote careers in retail
This week saw the start of the 'Youth Can' campaign by supermarket Sainsbury's in a bid to change the public's conceptions regarding working in retail
Skateboarding icon to auction off personal memorabilia
Fans of skateboarding legend Tony Hawk now have the opportunity to bid on items from his personal collection
Jessica Alba launches eco-friendly Honest Co range
The Honey actress' new range includes cleaning products, baby skin care, bath products and diapers
Mattel to release Twilight Breaking Dawn Barbie dolls
Fans of the Twilight Saga will be able to buy Edward, Bella and Jacob dolls from February 2012
Apple threatens to sue In Icons over life-size Steve Jobs doll
Apple claims it is a criminal offence for any toy to resemble its company's logo, person's name, appearance or likeness of its products
Unwanted Christmas presents total £2.4bn, according to Gumtree survey
Every UK adult will have been given up to two presents they did not want this Christmas, each worth around £48.41, according to the research
How to bag a bargain in the January sales
Read our top five tips on how to get the best deals in the January sales
Retail Digital's guide on how to bag a bargain this Christmas
Liane Dietrich, Managing Director of LinkShare shares some tips on saving you and your loved ones some serious money this festive season
Top retail scams of the noughties
Now that the holiday season is upon us Retail Digital revisits some of the most popular stories of 2011
Bridging the digital divide: The importance of online real estate for retailers
Retail Digital looks at the key benefits of having a strong base domain name and how keyword domains can help drive traffic to a website
Vouchers: a targeted and measurable way to success
Retail Digital looks at the growing popularity of voucher codes and how they can be used by retailers to ultimately drive sales
Past Times to stock Downton Abbey memorabilia for Christmas
Mugs, calendars and cushions will be emblazoned with some of the best one-liners from ITV's hit period drama
Returns policy - What rights do retailers & consumers have?
Retail Digital takes a close look at consumer rights when returning goods and demanding a refund
Card payment trends to watch in the retail sector 2012
Rachelle Smith, Regional Director for UK & Ireland at PrePay Solutions, looks at 2012 and what trends will be seen in card payments in the retail sector and how these compare with 2011
Top 10 tips for safe online Christmas shopping
Graham Miller and Simon Crisp, directors of www.shopsafe.co.uk give their ten tips for online shopping
LAKS unveils a hi-tech watch to pay for purchases
The £99 'watch2pay' gadget can be used at 70,000 shops in the UK
T-Mobile launches budget Vivacity Android smartphone in UK
The T-Mobile Vivacity is available free on a 24-month contract for £10 a month or £100 on pay-as-you-go
Daily deal websites Groupon and Quidco highlight impulsive consumer buying
A well-timed voucher or coupon from daily deal sites can sway consumer buying behaviour significantly, according to LinkShare
IT challenges facing retailers on Black Friday
Retail Digital gives retailers a few tips for making it through the busy holiday season
Thomas Cook to close 200 high-street travel shops in UK
The holiday giant will be left with 1,000 outlets following the closures
Toys R Us under fire for 'foul-mouthed' You and Me Interactive Play and Giggle Triplet Dolls
The talking dolls, which are aimed at children, appear to say the phrase Hey crazy b****!
Herobuilders launch Pippa Middleton doll in US
Fans of Kate Middleton's younger sister can purchase The Pippa doll for $49.95
JAKKS Pacific unveils Steven Tyler Cabbage Patch Kid
The Aerosmith front man is one of five celebrities to be transformed into a Cabbage Patch doll to raise money for the Children's Action Network
99p Stores unveil bargain bra in UK
The padded bra features a decorative bow and comes in a choice of colours black, white and 'natural'
How can online retailers reduce the risk of basket abandonment?
Retail Digital takes a look at consumer psychology and shopping cart abandonment, which remains a huge issue for online retailers
Coolest Halloween inspired shop window displays
Shopper marketing agency, Live and Breathe, takes a look at retailers who have got into the Halloween spirit this year
Sainsbury's launches 'Brand Match' promotion in UK
Sainsbury's has pledged to match the prices of certain products at its supermarket rivals Tesco and Asda
One Direction dolls expected to be a Christmas hit
Fans of the former X-Factor contestants can pre-order the dolls at Amazon for £16.99
Seven steps to shopping safely online
Mark Pearson, Chairman of MyVoucherCodes, gives his top tips for shopping safely online
7-Eleven stores in Taiwan spark outrage with Hitler inspired merchandise
Items featuring a cartoon vampire bearing a striking resemblance to the Nazi dictator have been pulled from stores
Prince Harry inspires Hornby toy soldiers
Toy collectors will be able to buy a plastic soldier inspired by a famous photograph of Prince Harry in full British Army attire
Pottery Barn Kids recalls 82,300 Chloe, Sophie and Audrey dolls
The dolls have been recalled due to a potential strangulation hazard
London Paralympics 2012 tickets go on sale
London Olympics organisers are keen to make the Paralympics games a sell-out for the first time in 51 years
Amazon to roll out digital lockers in UK
The locker banks will allow customers to collect items bought online
Paul Smith collaborates with Tomas Alfredson on Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy prints
The limited edition high concept prints will go on sale next week for £100 with profits going to Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres
Poundland sets sights on Irish and European markets
The budget retailer has already struck a £1.7m deal to open six stores in the Irish Republic
Bruce Lee memorabilia to be sold at Hong Kong auction
Thirteen items belonging to the late kung-fu legend will go under the hammer on August 6
Artful Babies sell reborn Harry Potter dolls on eBay
Fans of Harry Potter could own a range of ultra-realistic reborn dolls fashioned on characters from the popular franchise
Do great brands start with a great name?
Retail Digital looks at the secrets to creating the perfect retail name
Online retail triumphs over brick and mortar businesses
Retail Digital looks at why online retailers have been enjoying a lead on in-store retailers like Best Buy
Royal doll to go up for auction
A doll rejected by Buckingham Palace and hard to come by is currently on public display and will go up for auction next year
Budget airlines ordered to scrap hidden debit card fees by OFT
UK customers using their debit and credit cards to book cheap tickets online spend over £300 million on surcharges
Margaret Thatcher's Asprey handbag fetches £25,000 at Christie's charity auction
The leather handbag was owned by the former British Prime Minister for more than 30 years
Al 'Scarface' Capone's handgun sells for £6,7250 at Christie's auction house in London
The nickel-plated Colt.38 revolver, which is believed to have belonged to notorious mobster Al Capone, was sold to an anonymous bidder
Tesco system update crashes online banking service
Tesco Bank has come under fire after a technical glitch left hundreds of customers unable to access their bank accounts
Royal Mail collaborates with Hit Entertainment on Thomas the Tank Engine stamp collection
The commemorative collection will mark the centenary of the birth of Thomas the Tank Engine creator Reverend W Awdry
Rare Charlie Chaplin film from 1917 to be auctioned at Bonhams
Experts predict the rare footage, which was bought for just £3.20 on eBay, could fetch up to £100,000 at auction
