News John Lewis reports strong bank holiday trade | Kesa Electricals sees fall in like-for-like revenues | Wet weather dampens sales at Greggs | Wet weather impacts online clothing sales | French Connection issues profit warning | John Lewis partners with Kuoni on new concept travel concessions | Comment: Apple's mobile payment plans and its vision for retail | Manolo Blahnik collaborates with Kurt Geiger | Asda's like-for-like sales rise 2.2% | Comment: The Adoption & Economics of Omni-Channel Retailing | Official Team GB LEGO minifigures launched | Rakuten leads investment in Pinterest | Product news: 'InstaBadge' re-usable name badge | Research reveals shopping centres as most effective locations for experiential marketing | McArthurGlen hosts cliff-top fashion show | Signs of optimism among local shops | Temperley to open London flagship store | Poundworld launches discount wholesale website | Juicy Couture to relocate London flagship store | Clintons to close 350 stores |