Sainsbury's announce 34th quarter of sales growth
The chain said it continued to grow market share after like-for-like sales rose 0.8% - excluding petrol forecourt operations - in the 12 weeks to June 8. This was slower than the 3.6% rise in the...
View ArticleWRAPUP 1-Sun shines on ASOS as Inditex and H&M feel the chill
* Inditex Q1 net up 2 percent at 438 mln euros * Inditex sales up 5.2 pct at 3.6 bln euros, flat like-for-like * H&M flat May same-store and fiscal Q2 net sales * ASOS sales leap 45 pct in its Q3...
View ArticlePensioners and working mothers push UK employment to record high
Pensioners and working mothers helped UK employment touch a record high between February and April, as the number of over-65s in work hit one million for the first time. DIY chain B&Q is known for...
View ArticleExpert Working Group on Welfare publishes first report (The Scottish...
(Source: The Scottish Government) Expert Working Group on Welfare publishes first report 11/06/2013 Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today welcomed the first independent report of the Expert...
View Article03 June 13 - Scottish Farmers Urged To Take Up Weather Aid (National...
(Source: National Farmers' Union of Scotland) Article date: 03 June 2013 News Article Number: 77/13 Applications open for Scottish Government scheme Scottish farmers affected by the poor winter...
View ArticleWholesale stockpiles, sales rise in April
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesalers increased their stockpiles in April and their sales rebounded from a big decline in March, positive signs for economic growth. The Commerce Department said Tuesday...
View ArticleGrowth stagnant but retail ahead
After weathering the global financial crisis better than any other large economy, China is now showing signs of slackening growth despite heavy lending from state-owned banks and extensive government...
View ArticleMore online shopping going to international sites
More than half of adult New Zealanders are now shopping online. The Nielsen Online Retail Report showed 54 per cent of Kiwis - 1,781,000 - aged over 18 are shopping online, up 38 per cent from five...
View ArticleChina May production up 9.2 percent
China’s industrial output expanded at a slightly slower pace last month while big ticket investment growth eased, the government announced yesterday, the latest signs of weakness in the world’s...
View ArticlePermanent placements rise at fastest rate in six months (REC - The...
(Source: REC - The Recruitment & Employment Confederation) Permanent placements rise at fastest rate in six months Released on 10 June 2013 Key points: - Permanent and temporary staff appointments...
View ArticleEconomic Report on Scottish Agriculture (The Scottish Government)
(Source: The Scottish Government) Economic Report on Scottish Agriculture 12/06/2013 Scotland's Chief Statistician today released the Economic Report on Scottish Agriculture and the Agriculture Facts...
View ArticleA&E consultant boost (The Scottish Government)
(Source: The Scottish Government) A&E consultant boost 09/06/2013 The number of consultants working in Scotland's emergency departments is set to increase, it was confirmed today. Over £3 million...
View ArticleThe Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Alleghany, Crown Castle Int'l, Lennox,...
CHICAGO, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting...
View ArticleHow to purge - and price - your garage-sale items
A bargain hunter browses tables of secondhand merchandise at the townwide yard sale in Lebanon, N.J. (Associated Pres file) How to price garage-sale items is the biggest challenge for most novice...
View ArticleAmazon targets frequent shoppers with new Prime service
Amazon.com has unveiled a new version of its successful Prime shipping service as the world’s largest Internet retailer tries to attract more-frequent shoppers with groceries and other everyday...
View ArticleAmazon aims at frequent shoppers with new service
SAN FRANCISCO: Amazon unveiled a new version of its successful Prime shipping service on Monday as the world's largest internet retailer tries to attract more-frequent shoppers with groceries and...
View ArticleSainsbury's sales growth continues
Supermarket outperforms rival Tesco with 0.8% sales growth in the last three months, marking its 34th consecutive quarter of growth Sainsbury's said sales of its Taste the Difference range had been...
View ArticleGreek budget targets on track, recession pushes down prices
By Lefteris Papadimas ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece reported its budget deficit was on track to meet targets set by foreign lenders, whose inspectors arrived in Athens on Monday to measure progress under...
View ArticleAll bets on bruised consumer to drive growth, as spending gathers momentum,...
(Source: Ernst & Young Global Limited) 10 June 2013 With more cash in their pockets and a confidence boost from a strengthening economy, consumers are set to return to the UK high street,...
View ArticleSun shines on ASOS as Inditex and H&M feel the chill
By Sarah Morris and Anna Ringstrom MADRID/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Cold weather in recession-weary Europe left spring collections on the racks of the world's biggest clothing retailers, Inditex and...
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