All General merchandise articles – Page 121
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AnalysisNeed to know: new UK retail entrant Hema
Dutch value retailer Hema is about to open its first UK stores. Will its broad offer prove a hit with British shoppers and shake up the competition?
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NewsConsumer confidence hits highest level since the recession
The GfK consumer confidence index in March grew to its highest level since August 2007, the start of the economic downturn.
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NewsRetail sales rebound in February with volumes up 3.7%
Retail sales in February have excelled forecasts with a 3.7% increase in volumes on the same period last year and a 1.7% rise since January.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How travel retail went from waste of time to strategically crucial
Travel retail has undergone a renaissance over the past few years that has turned airports and stations into shopping destinations. Retail Week charts how it happened.
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NewsDutch value retailer Hema signs first UK stores in Kingston and Victoria
Dutch value retailer Hema has signed its first UK stores in the Southeast of England.
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NewsRetail sales growth slows in March but retailers forecast stronger April
Sales growth slowed in March but retailers expect Mother’s Day and Easter to give April sales a boost.
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NewsFebruary inflation falls to 1.7% as prices rises ease in fashion
Inflation fell to 1.7% in February from 1.9% in January after downward pressure from clothing, transport and energy bills.
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AnalysisPeople: The 7 highest profile job moves in February
Simon Calver, Jon Rudoe and Nicky Dulieu all announced they were leaving or taking up new roles in February - here are the 7 highest profile job moves from last month.
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OpinionComment: Letting the film crew behind the scenes at Lovehoney
Lovehoney was asked to expose itself in a forthcoming documentary, says Richard Longhurst.
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AnalysisMorrisons' sale of Kiddicare: What do retailers need to know?
Morrisons has put Kiddicare up for sale three years after buying it, during which time the maternity retailer’s fortunes have plummeted sharply.
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AnalysisIn the news: Mothercare chief executive Mark Newton-Jones
UPDATED: Mark Newton-Jones has today been appointed permanent chief executive of Mothercare. Retail Week profiled him when he was appointed interim chief executive in March.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Dollar General benefits from the value trend
Dollar General’s full-year results, which marked the retailer’s 24th consecutive year of comparable store sales growth, came as further evidence of the continued strength of the US value channel.
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NewsBudget 2014: Chancellor to boost exports, savings and pensions
Chancellor George Osborne today (March 19) set out measures to boost business exports as he focused on “makers, doers and savers” in the Budget.
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NewsClinton Cards' former managing director plans 25-store greetings card chain
Clinton Cards’ former group managing director Clinton Lewin aims to grow his iCandy greetings card business to 25 stores.
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NewsBRC and Government commit to boosting appeal of careers in retail
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the Department for Work and Pensions have pledged to increase the appeal of careers within retail.
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News2,700 Pets at Home employees take shares in newly-listed retailer
Some 2,700 Pets at Home employees snapped up shares in the business, as it floated on the stock market this week.
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NewsSainsbury's suffers first like-for-like sales fall in nine years
Sainsbury’s has reported its first sales fall in nine years after like-for-likes excluding fuel tumbled 3.1% in the fourth quarter.
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NewsFebruary footfall drops 2.9% as shoppers reign in spending
Footfall fell 2.9% in February, down on the 1.6% rise in January, as shoppers reigned in spending after the Sales.
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NewsArgos and Shop Direct put aside money for mis-sold PPI
Argos owner Home Retail Group and online retailer Shop Direct have been forced to put aside provisions after being pulled into the PPI mis-selling scandal.
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GalleryIn pictures: Oracle Retail Week Awards 2014 VIP Reception
Guests at the Oracle Retail Week Awards 2014 VIP Reception.