Archive for September, 2009
Value Clothing in European Retail
(JUST STYLE) - We think that a massive shift in consumer behavior is underway - we are witnessing the return to frugality and the fast fashion and value players are ideally positioned to exploit this with their proposition of cheap fashionability. Moreover as unemployment levels are set to rise to levels unimaginable a few years [...]
Retail stocks fall on durable goods orders, home sales data
(MarketWatch) - Retail stocks headed lower Friday after U.S. durable-goods orders unexpectedly declined in August and new-home sales also disappointed.
The S&P Retail Index /quotes/comstock/10u!rlx.x (RLX 372.40, -5.48, -1.45%) fell 0.7% to 375.29.
A big decline in orders for new airplanes pushed total orders for durable goods down 2.4%, the largest decline since January, the [...]
Microsoft flashing green in bid to poach Apple Retail experts
(APPLE INSIDER) - As Microsoft attempts to enter the retail landscape and compete head-to-head with Apple, the software giant is reportedly courting Apple Store employees with one of its greatest assets: cold, hard cash.
Earlier this week, reports surfaced that Microsoft contacted Apple retail store managers in an attempt to lure them away. The employees were [...]
Growth in UK retail sales stalls
(BBC) - UK retail sales were unchanged in August compared with the previous month, casting doubt on the strength of the recovery in consumer spending.
Sales growth in July was also revised down, from 0.4% to 0.2%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
Food sales growth was more than offset by falls in clothing and footwear.
To [...]
Red Box Helps Firms to Meet New Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Commissioning Standard
Companies risk jeopardising lives and property if they cut corners on fire extinguisher maintenance and commissioning in the recession, warn safety experts at Red Box Fire Control. A newly revised British Standard 5306-3 places extra emphasis on the correct installation and commissioning of fire extinguishers. It directly affects companies that try to cut costs by [...]
John Lewis Cardiff Prepares to Open its Doors
John Lewis Cardiff will officially open tomorrow, with queues of shoppers expected to descend on Wales’ newest, and largest, department store.
(PRWEB) September 25, 2009 — After months of anticipation, the shop will open its doors at 09:30am on Thursday 24 September, giving shoppers access to over 350,000 products across four floors and 170,000 sq ft [...]
Thomas Sanderson Unveil an Exquisite New Collection of Fabrics to Their Conservatory Blinds Range
Thomas Sanderson, the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of bespoke blinds and shutters, has unveiled an exquisite new collection of fabrics to their Conservatory Blinds range, The Bali Collection.
(PRWEB) September 24, 2009 — Inspired by the natural beauty of Bali, these luxurious fabrics have been hand selected to bring a touch of paradise to any [...]
Kitchen sales help Home Retail Group hold steady
(TIMESONLINE) - Home Retail Group, the owner of Argos and Homebase, said that it expected to match last year’s interim underlying profits after kitchen, DIY and television sales proved resilient in the downturn.
The retailer said in a trading statement today that “benchmark profit before tax” would be “broadly in line” with the [...]
EasyOnlineRecruitment Launch New Flat Fee Recruitment Site Amid Signs of Recovery
A new flat fee online recruitment solution has been launched EasyOnlineRecruitment.co.uk amid signs of recovery in the jobs market. The site has been launched as a cost effective alternative to traditional agencies, with employers paying a flat fee for a service that incorporates comprehensive online advertising and CV database searching.
Chester, UK (PRWeb UK) September 19, [...]
Retail Sales, Bernanke Fuel Street’s Advance
(FORBES) - A mixed retail picture and positive comments from the Fed helped U.S. stocks to modest gains on Tuesday, continuing Monday’s momentum as investors geared up for more economic data. Retail sales for August came in well above what Wall Street expected, suggesting the economy is recovering from recession despite high unemployment and falling [...]
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