Retailers have received a double blow to early April spending from the usual post-Easter slowdown and from the unseasonably cold weather, according to spending data from Barclaycard. Combined, it found these created a 4.8% decrease in overall spending compared to
British clothing brand, Joules, has selected Micros retail merchandise planning solution to enable it to support its growing multi-channel business. Micros said Joules identified a need for a merchandise planning solution that was easy to use and could consolidate all trading
Department stores are flourishing in China despite increasing competition from other formats and channels, according to new research from Mintel. Reflecting the increased wealth of Chinese consumers, and the increased disposable income this has brought with it, Mintel’s research reveals
Retailers saw sales volumes continue to strengthen on a year ago in the first half of February 2013, although the pace of growth slowed once again, the CBI said today (Tuesday). The CBI’s latest quarterly Distributive Trades Survey, which covers
Austin Reed Group has chosen ConcretePlatform to drive its sales through the careful management and measurement of its global brand activity. ConcretePlatform will provide Austin Reed with a powerful mix of brand support and brand protection, known as Brand Telemetry, to optimise the trading
Retail sales growth slowed in the year to January 2013, according to the CBI’s first monthly Distributive Trades Survey of the New Year. The survey, covering the first fortnight of January 2013, shows 41% of retailers reported increased sales volumes
Tesco has recorded a 1.8% increase in same store sales for the six weeks to 5 January 2013 – its strongest growth rate for three years. According to the retailer, growth was driven by a much stronger food performance than
Retailers reported improved year-on-year sales for the third consecutive month in November 2012 and an increase in staff on the shop floor, the CBI said today (29 November 2012). The CBI’s latest quarterly Distributive Trades Survey, which covers the first
Tween fashion website, FashionPlaytes, has launched a festive holiday clothing line including skirts, tops, dresses and outerwear. According to the company, the holiday line will empower fashion-forward tweens to create their own signature look for the holidays. The upcoming season presents
Figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index have revealed solid growth in internet retail sales in October 2012, with British shoppers spending £6.7bn online – a 14% year-on-year growth on October 2011, and a 5% increase on the previous month. The overall
Marks & Spencer has reported a 10% fall in profits in the first half following a decline in general merchandise sales including women’s clothing. In the 26 weeks ending 29 September 2012, profit before tax fell to £290m compared with
Retailers reported a further improvement in the growth of sales volumes and orders in the year to June 2012, although sales remained below the levels expected for the time of year, the CBI said today (Wednesday). In the CBI’s latest
Despite predicted growth in the fashion retail sector of £7.9bn by 2015, the UK is set to lose almost 4,000 stores from its high streets, according to a study by retail analyst Conlumino, commissioned by online rewards and promotions firm,
UK shoppers spent an estimated £5.7bn online in April, a year-on-year growth of 10% and equivalent to £112.00 per person, according to the latest figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index. Although this growth level comes in lower than IMRG and Capgemini’s
Sainsbury’s has praised its Brand Match promotion for improving its price perception on branded groceries and helping to deliver a 7.1% increase in underlying profits to £712m in the year to 17 March 2012. Total sales, excluding fuel, rose 4.5%
Industry body, the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), reports it has secured continued funding for emerging UK fashion, textile and footwear companies who want to grow their businesses in key markets. UKFT said it has been working closely with
Retailers saw little change in sales volumes on a year ago in the first half of February 2012, although they held up better than expected, the CBI said today (Tuesday). The CBI’s latest quarterly Distributive Trades Survey, which was conducted
New figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index reveal shoppers in the UK spent a total of £6bn online during January, equivalent to £118.00 per person. This reflects a year-on-year growth of 16%. Compared with the highstreet and wider retail sector, the
Next’s sales rose 3.1% between 1 August and 24 December 2011 with strong growth in its Directory business offsetting a decline in store-based sales. The retailer’s Directory business grew by 16.9% in the period and by 16% in the year-to-date.
Retailers are reducing their head count at the fastest rate in two years as high street sales volumes in November fall year-on-year and for the sixth consecutive month, according to the CBI. Its latest quarterly Distributive Trades Survey found employment
Middle Eastern shoppers have flocked to the Westfield shopping centre in July 2011, according to the site’s operators. Retailers have reported an uplift in Middle Eastern customers mainly from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, including members
ChannelAdvisor, the e-commerce platform provider, has introduced two service packages for clothing retailers wishing to launch on eBay’s Fashion Outlet in time for the Christmas selling season. According to the company, these services will launch retailers onto eBay Fashion Outlet
The Orvis Company, a retailer of fly-fishing gear, outdoor clothing, home furnishings, gifts and dog products has teamed up with ChannelAdvisor, a global e-commerce platform provider, to drive online sales. Orvis is using ChannelAdvisor’s Paid Search, Comparison Shopping and Rich Media solutions in both
The volume of high street sales was flat in June compared to a year earlier, disappointing retailers’ expectations of growth, the CBI said today. June’s decline in sales volumes was mainly driven by weakening performance in the two largest sub-sectors
Sainsbury’s has posted a 1.9% increase in like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, in the 12 weeks to 11 June 2011. Total sales were up 4.3%, excluding fuel, but Sainsbury’s convenience business grew by 20% and online groceries at over 20%. Sainsbury’s
