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Gap profits rise on Asian growth
News | 24 May 2013Gap Inc has reported a higher first quarter profit helped by a growth in its Asian markets beating analysts expectations The company which also operates the Banana Republic and Old Navy chains saw net income rise 42 9 on last year although the group has said that it is not...More > -
Booker benefits from horsemeat scandal
News | 24 May 2013Cash and carry firm Booker has seen a rise of 14 in pre tax profits as more caterers turned away from processed meats Pre tax profits rose to 101 4 million on a 3 5 rise in sales for the year including a rise of 3 3 on a like...More > -
Supermarket customers "shopping around" for best deals
News | 24 May 2013Shoppers are visiting two or more supermarkets in the same trip and almost half are reducing food waste in efforts to save money according to a study Almost seven in 10 food and grocery shoppers 68 said they were now prioritising saving money the IGD ShopperVista research revealed with 42...More > -
Student develops offal handbags
News | 24 May 2013An Edinburgh based student is set to divide opinions after creating a handbag line using the stomach lining of a Highland cow Jocelyn Mather a design student at Edinburgh Napier University said My lecturer kept saying they would look great on Lady Gaga Her four statement bags which will go...More > -
Mothercare sees green shoots of recovery
News | 23 May 2013Retailer Mothercare insisted that it was on firmer footing despite racking up more losses in the UK today The group which is closing loss making stores as part of a three year restructuring plan posted an underlying UK loss of 21 7 million for the year to March 30th a...More > -
Halfords sales slide
News | 23 May 2013Halfords boss Matt Davies has said that the companys sales performance for the year reflected a demanding trading environment as profits declined 21 9 The drop prompted Mr Davies to announce a massive investment plan to get the retailer back on track through improving the customer experience and investing in...More > -
Retail sales dropped 1.3% in April
News | 23 May 2013Freezing weather that kept customers indoors drove monthly retail sales 1 3 down in April as barbecue goods and garden furniture remained stuck on shelves in shops Shrinking food sales were largely to blame for the drop the Office for National Statistics ONS said with food volumes slumping by 4...More > -
Flybe sells Belfast to Gatwick routes to easyjet
News | 23 May 2013Budget airline Flybe today announced it had dropped direct flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick The company confirmed it had sold all of its Gatwick arrival and departure slots to rival easyjet for pound 20 million The decision to withdraw from its main hub airport will...More > -
Waterstones tells managers to prepare for worst
News | 22 May 2013It has been reported that every store manager at bookstore Waterstones has been told they should prepare to be made redundant Hundreds of jobs going at the UKs last nationwide book chain after the retailer launched a consultation with 560 managers in a bid to cut costs The 284 store...More > -
Homebase and B&Q win at Chelsea
News | 22 May 2013Homebase and B Q were amongst the winners at the Chelsea Flower Show this week as Judges at the event presented Homebases Sowing the Seeds of Change garden in association with the Alzheimers Society with a gold medal and B Q was awarded Silver Gilt for its Sentebale Forget Me...More >
