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For many years the internet has been regarded as the greatest threat to the high street but the emergence of mobile as an effective way to link the online channel with stores is leading to a positive reappraisal of the role of physical outlets. By Glynn Davis
Struggling GAME Group has been offered a lifeline after its lenders agreed to revise the terms of its banking facilities.
Barbour, the clothing brand famous for its iconic waxed jackets, has launched an internet campaign to help crack down on rogue traders who sell fake Barbour items online.
The Association of Convenience Stores has published a guide for retailers on the upcoming tobacco display ban.
Toy retailer Hamleys has revealed that like-for-like sales at its stores in the UK and Ireland rose 3.2% in the four weeks to 25 December 2011. Total sales increased by 3.6% while sales from international franchise stores surged by 22.4%.
John Lewis enjoyed a sales rise of 8.9% in the week ending 28 January.
Marks & Spencer is to launch a TV app that will feature on Samsung Smart TVs.
Dynamic e-commerce personalisation provider RichRelevance® has integrated its personalisation and analytics technology online at MarksandSpencer.com.
Lower footfall to non-food stores last month compared to a year ago.
Helen Dickinson, Head of Retail at KPMG, warns that after a season of heavy discounting retailers need to pay special attention to sustainable pricing strategies as economic conditions remain difficult.
The Co-operative Group has announced that it is to recruit 800 apprentices, doubling the number who joined the business last year.
Halfords is to implement a national consumer communications campaign to bolster its position as a leading cycling retailer.
Supermarket chain Morrisons has agreed a deal with Vion UK to acquire a meat processing facility in Chesire.
Tesco has moved UK chief operating officer Bob Robbins to a new role in the business.
Waitrose has launched a new low fat food range designed to help customers eat 500 fewer calories per day.
The People's Supermarket is looking to open its first shop outside of London. The member-owned social enterprise said it was currently reviewing plans to support the opening of a branch in Cardiff as it considers launching in other parts of the UK.
John Walden, who will take up his new role by the end of February 2012 will bring his multichannel and technology expertise to the company.
Have retailers lived up to the environmental ambitions they committed themselves to in 2008? Bob Gordon,Head of Environment, BRC
While 73% of consumers now access websites on mobile devices, only 20% of companies have a mobile-optimised site.
