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Online Christmas Spend To Exceed £11 bn
14/12/2010
Chase Paymentech Europe Limited, a leading merchant acquirer and payment processor, announced today that Independent Research by Dynamic Markets, points to a less than smooth Christmas online sales for both UK consumers and merchants.
Textile Jobs Lost At Rate Of One Per Hour
30/11/2010
With recent signs that Britain's manufacturing sector is seeing an upturn, one innovative co-operative is bringing the good times back to a former manufacturing hub.
Royal Mail Unveils Additional Delivery Plans Ahead Of Christmas Book
26/11/2010
Royal Mail has today unveiled a package of Christmas delivery initiatives, including evening and Sunday deliveries, to manage the online shopping boom expected this Christmas.
Retailers Eye Xmas Boost As High Street Sales Strengthen - CBI
25/11/2010
The CBI’s latest quarterly Distributive Trades survey revealed that 55% of retailers saw the volume of sales rise in the two weeks to November 10th, while 13% said they fell.
Debenhams Goes Digital - Launch Of Debenhams.ie
04/11/2010
Debenhams today announced the launch of Debenhams.ie, the retailer’s new Irish online store. This virtual department store marks an exciting development for fashionistas and shopaholics around the country, bringing the entire Debenhams product range right to everyone’s doorstep.
Wow! Stuff announced as a finalist for "The Orange Innovation Award"
23/10/2010
Wow! Stuff announced as a finalist for "The Orange Innovation Award"
Weak retail sales reinforce need to minimise risks of setback
21/10/2010
Weak retail sales reinforce need to minimise risks of setback
As American Apparel Plunges Further Into Debt, Pressure Mounts For Retailers To Cut Costs
20/08/2010
With economic recovery set to stall in what has been described as ‘the autumn of discontent’, it is no surprise that many shoppers are retreating from the high street in favour of ‘e-retailing’ or shopping online. In a fragile and turbulent economic climate, increasing numbers of retailers are realising that a strong online presence is a vital element of their success.
Demand For UK-Made Goods Continues To Improve - CBI
19/08/2010
UK manufacturers saw demand for their goods continue to improve in August, as overseas orders returned to normal levels, the CBI said today.
Positive Retail Sales Provide 'Much Needed' Boost For Sterling, Says City Expert
19/08/2010
Sterling has rallied against the euro and the US dollar on the back of better than expected UK retail sales data. July retail sales came in at +1.1% much higher than the forecasted increase of +0.4%.
