Archive for November, 2009
Market Report: Competition worries weigh on Home Retail
(THE INDEPENDENT) - Home Retail Group, the company behind the Argos and Homebase chains, was under pressure yesterday, edging lower as the broader FTSE 100 index attempted to recover from Thursday’s sell-off.
The stock touched a session low of 286.4p, down nearly 5 per cent, after Goldman Sachs said the company faced significant challenges in the [...]
Cyber Monday: Online retail deals loom
(THE OXFORD PRESS) - Instead of freezing in the early, cold hours of the morning the day after Thanksgiving, you decided to stay snuggled in your bed and get a few more hours sleep. That’s because you knew a secret: Cyber Monday.
Cyber Monday, the year’s biggest online shopping day, is expected to attract about 69 [...]
Black Friday Crowds Snap Up Discounted Flat-Panel TVs, Laptops
(Bloomberg) — Retailers reported “strong” shopper traffic on Black Friday as discounts on televisions, toys and computers drew budget-conscious crowds across the U.S., the National Retail Federation said.
High-definition TVs, laptops, Zhu Zhu Pets robotic hamsters and winter coats were among the most popular items, according to the federation, a Washington-based trade group. Sales probably met [...]
Retail Rush
(THE INTELLIGENCER ) - Hoards of shoppers took part in Black Friday sales, signaling the start of the Christmas season.
With many stores opening at 5 a.m. Friday at The Highlands in Triadelphia, shoppers braved the elements to wait in line to pick up hot ticket items and cash in on one-day sales.
“The line cleared out [...]
Reem Clothing Launches New Website in Time for Christmas
Reem Clothing has undergone a complete online transformation making it even easier to find high quality designer menswear. Reem Clothing has launched the new Autumnal clothing range and has over 59 brands to choose from.
(PRWEB) November 28, 2009 — The Autumnal clothing collection includes brands such as Franklin and Marshall and Firetrap. Customers can take [...]
Wal-Mart has not applied for retail stores-India min
(Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores (WMT.N), the world’s largest retailer, has not sought to invest in retail stores in India, the junior trade minister told parliament on Wednesday.
The U.S. firm has also not sought any changes to India’s ban on foreign holdings in multi-brand retail, Jyotiraditya Scindia said in a written reply.
India does not permit foreign [...]
Offers Make Christmas More Festive
Shopping around for online offers could help families save enough to pay for their Christmas dinner and some celebratory champagne for New Year.
(PRWEB) November 25, 2009 — Shopping around for online offers could help families save enough to pay for their Christmas dinner and some celebratory champagne for New Year, according to web site [...]
This year’s top toys in line with tradition
(THE NEWS MESSENGER) - The search for bargains might have an impact on what could ultimately end up being on the list of hot toys this holiday season.
The National Retail Federation says two-thirds of Americans say the economy is affecting their plans this holiday, with the majority of these people, a little more than 84 [...]
PPR says no short-term plan to sell retail brands
(Reuters) - French retail group PPR (PRTP.PA) has no immediate plans to sell or spin off retail units Fnac, Conforama and Redcats despite a long-term aim to refocus on clothing brands such as Gucci, the group said on Tuesday.
“PPR confirms that in the short term there is no sale or IPO process for its retail [...]
Cardiff jumps up retail league table
(24 DASH) - Cardiff has climbed into the top six of the UK’s best performing retail locations.
The latest report by Experian, who provide an in-depth analysis of the UK’s retail centres, shows that Cardiff has jumped impressively from 10th place to 6th.
The news comes on the back of the last month’s opening of St David’s, [...]
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