Hitchcock

HMV games sales surge 50% as customers stay home

Retailer reaps the benefit of consumers choosing to entertain themselves with DVDs and computer consoles

Where Jamie and Del Boy lead, Aldi follows

German-owned supermarket hires chef in a marketing push to rival Sainsbury's-Jamie Oliver and M&S-David Jason partnerships

DSG faces loss as consumer confidence dips

Chief executive of DSG International sees little hope of rebound in spending for household electronics before 2010

TUC attacks M&S whistle-blower’s dismissal

TUC described retailer's decision as 'shocking' as it emerged that the employee will receive only £750 after 25 years service

Signet profits fall after Americans stop spending

Owner of H Samuel and Ernest Jones suffers almost 30% drop in profits as consumers stay out of shops

Retail prices ... DSG International ... C&W: Tempus at lunchtime

Retail figures make a tough rate call for the MPC ... DSG's new chief makes the right moves ... good signals for C&W

M&S sacks redundancy plan 'whistleblower'

Worker who exposed retailer's plan to cut staff payoffs by 25% is awarded eight days holiday pay for 25 years of service

Tempus analysis: Long overdue

It is too soon to see the benefits of the facelifting initiatives introduced by DSG International's new chief

Tempus analysis: Decisions decisions

The continued increase in prices raises fears that wages will increase as workers demand higher settlements

Food prices send retail inflation to record high

Cost of fresh produce has soared by 11.9% over the year while the weak pound increases the price of shoes and clothing

Currys and PC World owner goes into reverse

Chairman of DSG International to quit as sales plunge 7% and the group warns of challenging conditions across Europe

Not just food any more as M&S turns to Del Boy

Marks & Spencer has revealed its latest advertising weapon in its fight against falling food sales: Sir David Jason

As sterling sinks, so prices rise further

Non-food prices may rise 6 per cent as inflationary pressures caused by the falling pound hit retailers' margins

Stamp Duty ... M&S ... Alcatel Lucent: Tempus

Housing measures will barely dent the crisis ... M&S broadens its appeal ... same again for Alcatel's new chief

Tempus analysis: Wideboy appeal

M&S is redrawing the battle lines by wheeling out David Jason, aka Del Boy to add a touch of cheeky spice