Retailers
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Jun- 2012 -28 June
New Aquatic Retailer in Burnley becomes latest OATA member
Recently opened Burnley-based aquatic shop ‘Bit O Blue’ has joined the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA). Owner of Bit O Blue, Tom Wood, has plenty of work experience within the aquatic industry including a stint working at the Sheikh’s Palace in Saudi Arabia. Besides his ‘on-the-job’ experience, Tom also attended…
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27 June
High street sales continue to grow strongly
Retailers have reported a further improvement in the growth of sales volumes and orders in the year to June, although they are lower than anticipated for the time of year. In the CBI’s latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey, covering the first two weeks of June, 58 per cent of retailers…
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25 June
Why customer reviews are essential
A survey of 1,000 people has found that visible and believable reviews are vital for more than a third of shoppers looking to buy luxury goods online. Andy Mabbutt, managing director of Feefo, the online feedback specialist which commissioned the research, said: “It’s all about reassurance – both of the…
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21 June
Brookside Pet Food is the new owner of Dicksons Just Delicious Brand
Following the recent liquidation of Dicksons Pet Food Ltd, Dicksons’ premium dog food brand, Just Delicious, will now be distributed by Brookside Pet Food. Owners of Brookside Pet Food Jo and Peter Barrett have also bought out all the Dicksons stock and aim to carry on with the wholesale and…
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21 June
UK retail sales rise in May
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced UK sales rose in May, slightly ahead of analysts’ forecasts. Following the BDO’s announcement of retail sale rises earlier in the month, the ONS has revealed that sales volumes rose 1.4 per cent on April. Analysts had anticipated a monthly rise of…
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20 June
Research reveals millions of Brits confide in their pets
New research has revealed that over five million Brits confide in their pets when there’s something on their minds. The research, conducted by insurer More Th>n, discovered that 87 per cent of all cat and dog owners will talk at length to their pets when there’s no-one else around. It…
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14 June
Winner of the ‘Face of Laughing Dog’ competition announced
Keeley, an Irish lurcher owned by Gemma Sherwin, has been named the new face of Laughing Dog dog food. Gemma, a psychological therapist from Stoke-on-Trent, said the following about her dog’s competition win: “I am absolutely delighted that Keeley will be going onto all the Laughing Dog bags. “I entered…
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12 June
BRC publishes annual payments survey revealing high charges on retailers
The survey has revealed that banks are unfairly charging retailers and customers alike for handling card payments. The average cost to a retailer of having a credit or charge card payment processed was 36.2 pence while for a debit card it was 9.6 pence. Paying with cash is more common…
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12 June
Bob Martin back on TV after 25 years
Bob Martin, the pet healthcare specialist, is celebrating its 120th birthday with a return to television. Promoting the company’s new FleaClear product, Bob Martin’s first TV advert since 1987 will run on ITV2, ITV3 and Sky in between popular shows such as America’s Got Talent, Heartbeat, Pride and Prejudice and…
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May- 2012 -29 May
FEATURE: How to make the most of the Jubilee
With a four-day weekend approaching, retail expert Scott Storey, MD of CTS Retail, has issued his top tips for maximising sales. 1. Maximise your online presence I think most retailers will agree that the consumer is more independent than ever and most of them understand and adopt technology easily. With…
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