A new study by John Lewis offers an insight into what Britain bought and why in 2013.
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A new study shows renewed vigour on the high street in November and positive indications for December.
Read More »One in three Brits have never cooked a Xmas dinner, says survey
Almost one in three adults (29%) in the UK admit they have never cooked a traditional Christmas dinner, according to a nationwide study.
Read More »Sainsbury’s highlights home opportunity at BHETA Open Forum
Sainsbury's general merchandise business unit director Robbie Feather outlined the opportunities for own-brand and branded non-food trading at the supermarket chain during BHETA's latest Open Forum
Read More »Jane Asher to launch Poundland’s 500th store
Discount retailer Poundland is celebrating a significant milestone with the launch of its 500th store.
Read More »Argos expects jingle clicks on Cyber Monday
Online high street retailer Argos expects to receive more than 3 million visits to its websites and apps on Cyber Monday (December 2) - the busiest day of the year for online shoppers.
Read More »Xmas shopping season kicks off for small electricals at Currys
Millions of shoppers across the UK will hit the stores this weekend during what is predicted to be the biggest trading period of the year, flanked by 'Black Friday' (November 29) and 'Cyber Monday' (Monday December 2).
Read More »Follett and Pedlar receive recognition awards from Home Hardware
Ian Follett and Nick Pedlar received special recognition awards at Home Hardware's Convention held at The Woolacombe Bay Hotel in Devon earlier this month.
Read More »Lanes & Casswells Home Hardware win ‘Retailer of the Year’ award
Lanes Home Hardware (Cheddar) owner Michael Bauff and Casswells Home Hardware (Midsomer Norton) director John Witt were named winners of Home Hardware 'Retailer of the Year' award at the Home Hardware convention held earlier this month.
Read More »HT Perry & Son wins Home Hardware’s Xmas window dressing contest
HT Perry & Son at Wellington in Somerset is the winner of Home Hardware's Christmas Window Dressing Competition.
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