Friday, September 20, 2013

Retailers sweat as teens no longer crush on their clothes

Retailers sweat as teens no longer crush on their clothes http://www.today.com/money/retailers-sweat-teens-no-longer-crush-their-clothes-4B11201154

Debenhams sales recover on back of rapid online growth

Debenhams sales recover on back of rapid online growth http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/10316038/Debenhams-sales-recover-on-back-of-rapid-online-growth.html

Online shopping to account for £1 in every £7 spent by 2018

Online shopping to account for £1 in every £7 spent by 2018 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/10319074/Online-shopping-to-account-for-1-in-every-7-spent-by-2018.html

Asos beats expectations with 47pc rise in summer sales

Asos beats expectations with 47pc rise in summer sales http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/10319619/Asos-beats-expectations-with-47pc-rise-in-summer-sales.html

Shoppers spend £1bn less in August after July splurge

Shoppers spend £1bn less in August after July splurge http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/10319889/Shoppers-spend-1bn-less-in-August-after-July-splurge.html

Asos sales to hit £1bn by 2015

Asos sales to hit £1bn by 2015 http://realbusiness.co.uk/article/24183-asos-sales-to-hit-1bn-by-2015

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Showrooming doesn’t mean the end of brick-and-mortar retail

Showrooming doesn’t mean the end of brick-and-mortar retail [study] http://gigaom.com/2013/09/12/showrooming-doesnt-mean-the-end-of-brick-and-mortar-retail-study/

Friday, September 13, 2013

UK online grocery sales forecast to double amid shakeup of retail market

UK online grocery sales forecast to double amid shakeup of retail market http://www.theguardian.com/business/2013/sep/12/uk-online-grocery-sales-forecast-to-double-retail-shakeup

Morrisons half-year profits fall

Morrisons half-year profits fall http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24059641

Next sees profits rise in 'more benign' economy

Next sees profits rise in 'more benign' economy http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24059645

Wal-Mart lets kids pick 'hot toys' for holidays

Wal-Mart lets kids pick 'hot toys' for holidays http://bigstory.ap.org/article/wal-mart-lets-kids-pick-hot-toys-holidays

Local Stores Still Have An Edge Over Walmart And Amazon Grocery Delivery

Local Stores Still Have An Edge Over Walmart And Amazon Grocery Delivery http://www.forbes.com/sites/ups/2013/09/13/local-stores-still-have-an-edge-over-walmart-and-amazon-grocery-delivery/

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Loyalty cards haven't saved us a penny

Loyalty cards haven't saved us a penny, say one in three http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/borrowing/creditcards/10254803/Loyalty-cards-havent-saved-us-a-penny-say-one-in-three.html

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Germany’s Rocket Internet gives love to food delivery services

Germany’s Rocket Internet gives love to food delivery services with Janamesa buy http://venturebeat.com/2013/08/13/rocket-internet-janamesa/

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Tesco-Sainsbury's row draws battle lines

Tesco-Sainsbury's row draws battle lines for entire retail sector http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/10216998/Tesco-Sainsburys-row-draws-battle-lines-for-entire-retail-sector.html

easyJet founder prepares to take on budget supermarkets

easyJet founder prepares to take on budget supermarkets http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/10220515/easyJet-founder-prepares-to-take-on-budget-supermarkets.html

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Apple Retail Stores Offering Discounts on Select Accessories Through August

Apple Retail Stores Offering Discounts on Select Accessories Through August http://www.macrumors.com/2013/08/07/apple-retail-stores-offering-discounts-on-select-accessories-through-august/

Sports Direct staff cash in with £112m bonus

Sports Direct staff cash in with £112m bonus http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/10226755/Sports-Direct-staff-cash-in-with-112m-bonus.html

Amazon Is Now Selling Fine Art

Amazon Is Now Selling Fine Art http://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-is-now-selling-fine-art-2013-8

Monday, August 5, 2013

Lack of strategy means the high street’s future is descending into farce

Lack of strategy means the high street’s future is descending into farce http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/10224378/Lack-of-strategy-means-the-high-streets-future-is-descending-into-farce.html