SuperGroup confirms IPO details

Thu, 9th February 2012

Edinburgh Woollen Mill pulls out of Peacocks talks

Edinburgh Woollen Mill has pulled out of the bidding process for Peacocks, Retail Week can reveal.

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Thu, 9th February 2012

Asda creates sustainability network for suppliers

Asda has signed a deal to increase sustainable practices in its supply chain.

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Thu, 9th February 2012

Co-op receives 64,000 enquiries for apprenticeship roles

The Co-operative Group has revealed that it has received 64,000 internet enquiries regarding its apprenticeship scheme.

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Thu, 9th February 2012

The Hut reports record sales

Online retailer The Hut group has posted soaring sales up 70% to £143m in the year to December 31, as the final quarter helped drive market share.

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Thu, 9th February 2012

Scottish Government sets out detail on 'supermarket tax'

The Scottish Government has revealed the proposed supermarket tax has been reduced, aiming to generate £15m less than originally planned.

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Thu, 9th February 2012

Games overseas portfolio may tempt GameStop

Game was due to receive first round bids for its overseas operations today and GameStop is likely to be among those interested.

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Thu, 9th February 2012

SuperGroup blames slow January on discounting

Retailer dismisses price-cutting and considers China for long-term growth

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Thu, 9th February 2012

Poundstretcher buys UGO in a pre-pack deal

The failed UGO discount store group has been sold to Poundstretcher in a pre-pack administration deal. The sale has saved 245 jobs at the 20-store chain.

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Thu, 9th February 2012

Talks resume over pay dispute at Primark Northern Ireland

Discussions over the pay dispute at Primark in Northern Ireland have resumed following Primark's agreement to talks and a decision by Usdaw to re-ballot its members.

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Thu, 9th February 2012

CSC's Potteries development gets council go-ahead

Capital Shopping Centres has received planning approval for a £14 million upgrade to the Potteries Shopping Centre in Stoke-on-Trent.

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Thu, 9th February 2012

ASA rejects claim by Tesco that Asda ad was misleading

The Advertising Standards Authority has rejected a claim by Tesco that an Asda advertisement was misleading.

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Thu, 9th February 2012

Retailers back scheme to promote sensible drinking

Major retailers are backing a scheme to promote sensible drinking by displaying signs in store that help shoppers understand how many units of alcohol are in their drinks.

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Thu, 9th February 2012

ACS calls for help for local shops

The Association of Convenience Stores has called for more help from government for local shops following the planned 5.6% rates increase this April.

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Wed, 8th February 2012

Town Centres: Crunching the numbers

The third and final part of these research papers examines being creative is all very well, but are the ideas affordable?

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Wed, 8th February 2012

Watchdog rejects Tesco complaint over Asda ad

Asda has been exonerated after a complaint from Tesco over a national press advert.

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Wed, 8th February 2012

Sage Pay bolsters multi-channel offering with new acquisition

The payment service provider has acquired Dublin-based card-holder-present solution supplier Integral Computers for €20m.

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Wed, 8th February 2012

Edinburgh Woollen Mill in the frame to buy Peacocks

Edinburgh Woollen Mill has emerged as one of the four bidders in the running to buy collapsed value clothing retailer Peacocks, Retail Week understands.

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Wed, 8th February 2012

Edinburgh Woollen Mill bids for Peacocks

Edinburgh Woollen Mill has emerged as one of the four bidders in the running to buy collapsed value clothing retailer Peacocks, Retail Week understands.

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Wed, 8th February 2012

Edinburgh Woollen Mill bids for Peacocks

Edinburgh Woollen Mill has emerged as one of the four bidders in the running for collapsed value clothing retailer Peacocks, Retail Week understands.

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Wed, 8th February 2012

Primark Northern Irish workers to be re-ballotted over strike

Primark staff in Northern Ireland are to be re-balloted by Usdaw over a possible strike after a technical oversight in the original ballot process left the union open to a legal challenge.

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