John Lewis encouraged by demand for new season’s product

Department store chain John Lewis has reported strong demand for new season’s lines as it moved out of the Sale period.

Jessops posts first-half sales rise

Cameras specialist Jessops has posted an uplift in first-half sales and says it is beating trading targets.

Former Comet director Lousada joins Buy It Direct

Former Comet director Toby Lousada has joined online retailer Buy It Direct as non-executive chairman.

Court battle threatens Musgrave’s Superquinn deal

Irish grocer Musgrave’s takeover of Superquinn is in jeopardy after court action was launched that jeopardises the deal.

Dixons to open Harrods concession

Currys and PC World-owner Dixons has struck an agreement to run the consumer electronics section in world-famous department store Harrods.

HobbyCraft EBITDA up 18% as boom in crafts continues

Arts and crafts specialist HobbyCraft has reported an 18% increase in EBITDA to £14.4m in the 52 weeks to February 20.

Moonpig sold to Photobox in £120m deal

Online greetings card retailer Moonpig has been snapped up by digital photo service Photobox for £120m.

Retail administrations rise 8% in second quarter

The number of retail administrations increased 8% year-on-year in the second quarter.

Ashley ups stake in Blacks

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.

Own-label stimulates growth at House of Fraser

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.