Online pet-supplies retailer Pet
Supermarket.co.uk saw an average growth of 47 percent in
its first and second quarter, compared with the same period last
year. April was particularly successful for the company, with an
85 percent increase in orders. New customer registrations are up
21 percent since January. Earlier this year, Pet Supermarket
projected a turnover of £8.4 million for 2011. It has now
revised its expectations to £9.4 million.
Marks & Spencer delivered a resilient
performance in the first quarter, with group sales excluding VAT
up 3.2 percent in the 13 weeks to 2 July 2011. M&S Direct sales
were up 13 percent in the quarter, and international sales grew
7.8 percent.
Pretax profit at apparel retailer Supergroup
more than doubled to £47.3 million in the year to 1st May.
Turnover grew 71 percent to £237.9 million. During the year,
online sales trebled and now represent 8 percent of group
revenue.
At confectionery retailer Thorntons, total sales
for the year to 25th June inched up 1.7 percent to £218.3
million, but the company noted a decline in its final quarter.
Thorntons Direct sales increased 10.7 percent to £800,000
million.
Littlewoods has unveiled a refreshed website as
it seeks to refocus as a destination for young families. Earlier
this year, Shop Direct group launched
Isme, a new brand for the mature market.
MyHabit.com, Amazon’s secret-sales website, is
now allowing customers from 53 countries outside of the US to
shop from the site with a flat shipping rate of $15. Customers in
the UK can expect their purchases within three days of placing
the order.
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