Department store chain John Lewis has reported strong demand for new season’s lines as it moved out of the Sale period.
Cameras specialist Jessops has posted an uplift in first-half sales and says it is beating trading targets.
Former Comet director Toby Lousada has joined online retailer Buy It Direct as non-executive chairman.
Irish grocer Musgrave’s takeover of Superquinn is in jeopardy after court action was launched that jeopardises the deal.
Currys and PC World-owner Dixons has struck an agreement to run the consumer electronics section in world-famous department store Harrods.
Arts and crafts specialist HobbyCraft has reported an 18% increase in EBITDA to £14.4m in the 52 weeks to February 20.
Online greetings card retailer Moonpig has been snapped up by digital photo service Photobox for £120m.
The number of retail administrations increased 8% year-on-year in the second quarter.
Ashley ups stake in Blacks
Jul 27
Speculation is growing that Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley is targetting a takeover of rival Blacks as the sportswear tycoon increases his stake in the struggling outdoor retailer.
House of Fraser has reported an 8% rise in sales for its second quarter with a surge in sales of own-label collections fuelling the growth.
