Posts Tagged ‘shopping’

January 1 VAT increase to spoil festive cheer

Retailers are in for a rocky start to 2010 according to analysts as the VAT rate returns to 17.5% on 1 January.

Christmas credit card fraud risk

315,000 shoppers are expected to fall victim to credit card fraud this Christmas, while the number of lost or stolen cards will peak on 18 December, according to research by CPP.

M&S to stock well-known brands

Following a successful 16-month trial in its stores in the North East and South East of England, M&S said it plans to sell around 400 branded grocery and household products in all of its stores.

Morrisons enjoys a boost in profits

UK supermarket Morrisons has reported a 45% rise in half-year profits, attributing its continued success to the store’s low prices attracting new customers.

Middle-classes flock to bargain pound shops

The number of discount retailers in the UK such as Poundland and 99p Stores have increased by 60% during the last two years according to the British Property Federation.

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Retail sales fall 1.2% in March