All General merchandise articles – Page 114
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AnalysisIn the news: Tiger UK managing director Philip Bier profiled
Tiger UK managing director Philip Bier may have been a novice when he started the business in 2005 but he has certainly earned his stripes nine years on.
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OpinionComment: Now is the time to futureproof our retail jewels
There’s clearly a consumer appetite for after-hours markets, can retailers really afford to ignore our changing shopping habits?
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OpinionComment: How Ann Summers and Dixons use social media to build brand advocacy
Whether it be Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Youtube, Google+ or any others you care to mention, social media is an intrinsic part of how we often prefer to engage and interact.
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AnalysisStore gallery: Paperchase Bromley raises the roof with its in-store design
Paperchase’s Bromley branch has capitalised on its unused second floor with an in-store design that introduces theatre to the retail experience.
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NewsSouthampton's Guitar Store amplifies its store front
Pound shops and supermarkets rely on turning high volumes to keep revenues up, but Southampton has a different high-volume retailer.
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NewsRetail sales volumes continue to grow in May, reports ONS
Retail sales volumes in May jumped 3.9% year-on-year but dipped 0.5% on the previous month, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lakeland at 50 - from agricultural past to international future
Over 50 years Lakeland has grown from an agricultural business into an international retailer and is preparing for its next phase of growth.
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NewsTiger poised to sign for Oxford Street store
Danish value retailer Tiger is close to signing for a flagship store at 105-107 Oxford Street, replacing fashion chain Frencheye.
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OpinionBlog: How many British women will be wearing Hema bras in five years' time?
How many British women will be wearing bras bought from Dutch variety store Hema in five years’ time?
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NewsMothercare puts 500 jobs on the line as it reduces hours worked in stores
Mothercare is planning to reduce the number of hours its store staff work in a move that puts 500 jobs at risk.
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NewsCard Factory remains confident on outlook as like-for-likes rise
Card Factory has revealed an improvement in like-for-likes in the four months to May 31 in its first trading update to the City since it floated on the stock exchange.
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NewsInflation eases to 1.5% in May pulled down by food prices
Inflation eased to 1.5% in May from 1.8% in April as the ONS reported food and non-alcoholic inflation fell for the first time since 2006.
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NewsB&M management domicile the discount chain in Luxembourg
The management of B&M have domiciled the discount chain, which debuted on the London Stock Exchange at a value of £2.7bn, in Luxembourg.
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OpinionComment: Redundancy should be treated as a negotiation
The effects of a failed redundancy process hit the headlines as former Comet staff each received protective awards.
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NewsLiberty owner BlueGem eyes stake in Mamas & Papas
The owner of Liberty department store, private equity firm BlueGem, is in talks to rescue Mamas & Papas.
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NewsMay footfall declines 0.2% but out-of-town locations boosted by World Cup
Footfall in May was 0.2% down on a year ago but out-of-town footfall was up due to big ticket purchases, according to data.
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AnalysisPets market: What do retailers need to know?
Newly floated Pets at Home unveiled its results yesterday. Retail Week looks at growth prospects for this fragmented sector.
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NewsAldi and Ikea among retailers shortlisted for Retail Week Rising Stars Awards
Aldi, Boots and Ikea are among retailers to have been shortlisted for the Retail Week Rising Stars Awards.
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OpinionComment: Will Hema's Dutch courage pay off as it opens its first UK store?
The arrival of Dutch variety store Hema in the UK will not only brighten up the high street, its eclectic offer will also prove popular with shoppers.
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AnalysisHigh street review: Regent Street Vs Oxford Street
Sebastian Dreyfus, managing director of Rosetta Europe, looks at high streets that are ahead of the curve and behind on bluetooth technology.