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Cold weather boosts online sales but April spend falls by 4.8%, says Barclaycard

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

23/04/2013 | Data Time, Research | Read More

Joules picks Micros merchandise planning to support multi-channel business

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

21/03/2013 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Department stores flourish in China and retail sales double in value, Mintel reports

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

18/03/2013 | Data Time, Research | Read More

Retail sales grow but momentum slows, CBI Distributive Trades Survey 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

26/02/2013 | Data Time, Research | Read More

Austin Reed selects ConcretePlatform to drive sales and manage brand globally

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

18/02/2013 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Retail sales growth slows in January, latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey reveals

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

24/01/2013 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Tesco posts like-for-like sales growth of 1.8% over crucial Christmas period

Tesco posts like-for-like sales growth of 1.8% over crucial Christmas period

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

10/01/2013 | Online food retailing, Online non-food retailing grocers, Online retailers, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

Retail sales volumes increase for third consecutive month, reports CBI

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

29/11/2012 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Tween fashion website, FashionPlaytes, launches festive clothing line

Tween fashion website, FashionPlaytes, launches festive clothing line

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

22/11/2012 | Online retailers, Online retailing specialist, Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

British shoppers spend 14% more on line in October 2012, new Index reveals

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

20/11/2012 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Marks & Spencer profits fall 10% as general merchandise sales dip 4.3%

Marks & Spencer profits fall 10% as general merchandise sales dip 4.3%

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

06/11/2012 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

High street sales continue to grow strongly in year to June 2012, says CBI

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

27/06/2012 | Data Time, Research | Read More

UK high streets set to lose 4,000 fashion shops due to online growth, study finds

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,

21/05/2012 | Data Time, Reports | Read More
Wettest April on record depresses online clothing sales, e-Retail Index reveals

Wettest April on record depresses online clothing sales, e-Retail Index reveals

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

17/05/2012 | Data Time, Research | Read More

Brand Match aids Sainsbury’s price perception and helps fuel 7.1% profits growth

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%

09/05/2012 | Retail News, Retailer News | Read More

UK Fashion and Textile Association wins funding to help businesses expand

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

02/03/2012 | Manufacturer news, Retail News | Read More

Retail sales volumes stabilise in February, latest CBI survey shows

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

28/02/2012 | Data Time, Research | Read More

Online spend in UK tops £6bn in January, latest IMRG Capgemini index reveals

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

20/02/2012 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Next’s strong Directory growth offsets decline in store-based sales

Next’s strong Directory growth offsets decline in store-based sales

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.

04/01/2012 | Retail News, Rival retail news | Read More

CBI: retailers cut jobs as high street sales continue to decline

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

28/11/2011 | Data Time, Research | Read More

Westfield shopping centre attracts Middle Eastern spend

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

16/08/2011 | Retail News, Retailer News, Rival retail news | Read More

ChannelAdvisor offers retail access to eBay’s Fashion Outlet

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

28/07/2011 | Online retailers, Online retailing specialist, Retail News, Retail Technology, Retailer News, Services Time | Read More
Fly fishing firm links with ChannelAdvisor to drive online sales

Fly fishing firm links with ChannelAdvisor to drive online sales

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

27/06/2011 | Online non-food retailing grocers, Online retailers, Retail News | Read More

CBI: grocers’ growth slows and clothing sales flat in June

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

23/06/2011 | Data Time, Research | Read More
Sainsbury’s posts 1.9% like-for-like growth in first quarter

Sainsbury’s posts 1.9% like-for-like growth in first quarter

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

15/06/2011 | Retail News | Read More
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