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2015 Black Friday set to be biggest online sale yet About 9 years ago

Salmon, the global digital commerce consultants, have reported that this year’s Black Friday online sales will see the UK’s first £1 billion shopping day on November 27.With a 22% predicted increase in online sales, Salmon reported this figure as there has been a rise in online shopping, and people are...

Tesco tapping into the vinyl music scene About 9 years ago

It has been announced today that Tesco will be tapping into the vinyl music scene by selling the new album by rock legends Iron Maiden.With a release date of September 4, The Book of Souls triple LP will be sold in 55 of Tesco’s biggest Extra stores, with the potential...

Jimmy Choo sees increase in sales and profit About 9 years ago

Jimmy Choo has reported a rise in like-for-like sales of 3.3% in the first half of the financial year.The company’s pre-tax profit was £20.2 million compared to £1.3 million in the first half of 2014. Revenue increased by 6.5% at constant currency to £158.5 million.Retail revenue rose 10.3% at constant...

Peter Williams returns to Jack Wills About 9 years ago

British fashion retailer Jack Wills is to see the return of its founder Peter Williams, to resume his position as chief executive.This is due to the current chief executive, Wendy Becker, quitting the business with immediate effect. Mr Williams who is the majority shareholder and remained close to the business...

Gunwharf Quays welcomes two new brands About 9 years ago

Outlet centre Gunwharf Quays, in Portsmouth, is to welcome two new fashion brands, Hackett London and Michael Kors.For Michel Kors, this will be the fourth outlet shop to open in the UK. The store will be located at the centre of Gunwharf Quays covering a 3,669 sq ft space situated...

John Lewis to “knock Ikea off the top spot” About 9 years ago

Andy Street, boss of department store John Lewis has reported that it plans to knock popular Swedish furniture retailer, Ikea off the homewear top spot in the next four years after its £14 million investment in refurbishing the Oxford Street branch.Commenting, Mr Street said: “If you look at the trading...

Sainsbury’s increases staff pay above living wage About 9 years ago

It has been announced today (27 August) that supermarket giant Sainsbury’s increased its pay by 4% for its staff which will take the hourly pay over the government’s new National Living Wage.Currently, the hourly wage is £7.08 but will rise to £7.36 starting from the end of August, and will...

Clarks and Carluccio's stores to open in Gloucester Quays About 9 years ago

Italian restaurant group Carluccio's and footwear retailer Clarks are the latest brands to open at the growing Gloucester Quays Outlet.The Carluccio’s restaurant will open a 3,114 square foot restaurant in November, while Clarks will open a 4,036 square foot store in early September as it looks to add to its...

Superdrug to launch ‘Baby at Superdrug’ About 9 years ago

It has been reported that health and beauty retailer Superdrug is to launch a new service called ‘Baby at Superdrug’ this week which gives Health & Beauty card members 10% off baby products when they spend £5 or more on baby products such as nappies, food and toiletries. Also, Superdrug.com, in...

Bank holiday to see rise in footfall on the high street About 9 years ago

Figures released today (26 August) by Springboard, the retail intelligence expert, predict a rise of 4.7% in footfall on UK high streets over the bank holiday weekend, which coincides with payday for many employees.Insights director at Springboard, Diane Wehrle, said: “Favourable inflation rates, low unemployment and evidence of UK-wide pay...

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