Retail Week Interiors Awards shortlist announced

Now in its 14th year, The New Store Europe Retail Week Interiors Awards will once again be recognising the best UK retail interiors and shopfitting.

Clinton Cards’ refinancing delayed

Greetings cards retailer Clinton Cards’ refinancing is to take a month longer than expected.

Labour Party calls for temporary cut in VAT to boost economy

The Labour Party has launched a campaign to save the high street, outlining a four point plan that includes temporarily cutting VAT to 17.5%.

Former Kingfisher director considers bidding for Comet

Former Kingfisher director Jim Weight is among the bidders for troubled electricals chain Comet, it is understood.

Ryness sold to Marlowe Holdings

Lighting and electricals chain Ryness has been sold to Marlowe Holdings, the holding company of Edmundson Electrical which supplies electricals to trade and industry.

Superquinn directors to be questioned

Superquinn directors may be questioned in the High Court today as the wrangling over the future of the grocer continues.

Games Workshop profits slip as it invests in training and product

Fantasy board game specialist Games Workshop experienced a slide in pretax profit from £16.1m to £15.4m in the year ending May 29.

Aurum EBITDA soars as sale process “remains on track”

Up for sale jeweller Aurum’s EBITDA soared in its last financial year as its sale process “remains on track”.

American Apparel to launch online eBay shop

US fashion chain American Apparel is to launch an ecommerce shop on eBay in September in an effort to expand its distribution base beyond its own stores.

Supermarket construction surges 42% since 2008

Supermarket construction has propped up the retail property sector as shopping centre construction contracts.