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An investigation has been launched by the fashion chain H&M into allegations that staff in its Cardiff store engaged in sexual relations on the premises.
A number of claims have been made about workers at the Cardiff store, which is located in Queen Street at the Capitol Shopping Centre, saying that they have had improper intimate [...]
23rd Jul 09
British diners eating without knives
by Sally Davies
There is a clear trend emerging among Britons that eating no longer requires the use of a knife. Debenhams, however, is attempting to revive what was a very British tradition.
The growing taste for fast food has largely made knives unnecessary, in the same way mugs have made cups and saucers largely obsolete. Sales of knives [...]
16th Jul 09
UK home store targets DIY market
by Adam Richards
Philippe Starck, renowned furniture specialist and interior designer, commented: “Who needs someone to pick a couch or color for them? By now, people should be able to design their own homes.” Starck introduced the world’ first clear plastic chair and was responsible for decorating the luxurious Royalton Hotel in New York.
Not long ago Starck predicted [...]
14th Jul 09
Heat wave hurts high street sales
by Natasha Redman
www.bdo.co.uk
During the recent heatwave in Britain, shoppers stayed away from high street retail stores, choosing to spend the time enjoying the outdoors instead, contributing to a 5.6 per cent drop in retail sales, according to figures just released.
A spokeswoman BDO Stoy Hayward, the accountancy firm, said: “It is not looking healthy out there. Up until [...]
13th Jul 09
Primark popularity increases in recession
by Katie Naylor
www.primark.co.uk
Primark is a budget fashion option that has become a destination of choice for price-conscious shoppers in search of low-cost clothing items – and is doing better than ever in the current economic downturn.
The chain has reported a sales increase of 20 per cent in its current financial year, and growth in its number of [...]
10th Jul 09
Shopping by iPhone introduced in the UK
by Harry Oldfield
www.mobank.co.uk
UK owners of the iPhone and iPod Touch will be able to purchase and pay for goods using a new MoBank application developed for these devices.
Following a soft launch of the application, CEO Steve Townsend says that more aggressive marketing will begin early next week.
9th Jul 09
Waitrose opening first Glasgow store
by Adam Richards
www.waitrose.com
Waitrose, the UK’s up-market supermarket chain, is expanding its operations in Scotland with the opening of its first Glasgow store.
The retailer currently has two branches in the country, both of which are in Edinburgh, and were acquired in 2006 from Somerfield.
8th Jul 09
Sock Shop opening first new retail outlets in years
by Paul Russell
www.sockshop.co.uk
The iconic specialist store, Sock Shop, is said to be opening its first UK retail outlet since the chain went into administration three-and-a-half years ago.
Hosiery and textiles manufacturer Ruia Group acquired the Sock Shop brand from the administrators, and has revealed that a store will open at Manchester Airport this week.
7th Jul 09
Jfour jeans stores come to Britain
by Natasha Redman
www.jfour.it
Jfour, the Italian designer jeans brand, is opening its first standalone shop in the Britain and preparing for rapid expansion throughout the UK.
Entrepreneur Robert de Keyser is involved in the opening of the Walton-on-Thames shop in Surrey and is planning 13 more shop openings before the end of 2009.
1st Jul 09
Kurt Geiger in Nine West distribution deal
by Paul Russell
www.kurtgeiger.com
A seven-year distribution agreement has been signed that will see Kurt Geiger distribute Nine West and Easy Spirit footwear in the UK and the Irish Republic, beginning next spring.
The deal will likely see Kurt Geiger working with Debenhams department stores for the first time. Debenhams has maintained one of the largest stocks of Nine West [...]


