All General merchandise articles – Page 132
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AnalysisAnalysis: A breath of fresh air for retail parks
Out-of-town retail parks are thriving as acquisitive retailers take on the spaces made vacant by previous tenants. Laura Heywood finds out why big-box retailing is back in fashion.
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OpinionComment: Retailers mustn't throw caution to the wind
We have seen today the ONS continue to report positive retail sales numbers relating to volumes and spend.
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NewsUK retail sales up 2.2% as sector growth exceeds expectations
UK retail sales jumped 2.2% in September against last year, growing faster than expected and supporting hopes the economy recorded a strong third quarter.
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NewsMothercare UK like-for-likes down 1.9% in second quarter
Mothercare’s UK second quarter like-for-likes fell 1.9% as market competition across the home and travel categories impacted margins.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The evolution of the online marketplace
From eBay and Rakuten to Amazon and Asos, marketplaces are becoming a central part of retailing in the UK. Tamsin Brown takes a look at how they are evolving.
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NewsWHSmith to reopen site by the weekend after porn book scandal
WHSmith is to reopen its website within the next 48 hours, it is understood, after it was taken down to remove pornographic books.
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NewsHome Bargains reveals 31% pre-tax profit jump
TJ Morris, which trades as Home Bargains, has recorded a pre-tax profit jump of 31% as it opened stores and recorded like-for-like growth.
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NewsSeasonal sales to hit £88bn in best Christmas since start of recession
This Christmas is expected to be the best for retailers since the start of the recession as sales climb by £2bn year on year to reach more than £88bn.
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NewsToys R Us opens pop-up store in Silverburn shopping centre
Toys R Us has today launched a Christmas pop-up store in Glasgow’s Silverburn shopping centre to take advantage of the busy Christmas period.
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NewsGolf etailer OnlineGolf targets European growth
Golf etailer OnlineGolf is eyeing growth on the continent after a raft of initiatives across northern Europe.
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NewsPaperchase sales and profits up as it eyes expansion
Paperchase’s pre-tax profit jumped 5% in the year to January 28, as it opened 13 new stores and grew its international business.
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NewsWHSmith boss Steve Clarke: "Our numbers speak for themselves"
New WHSmith chief executive Steve Clarke has challenged critics of the retailer’s strategy arguing that the numbers speak for themselves.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: WHSmith's same strategy delivers again and again
In a fast-changing world, one thing you can always rely upon is WHSmith to deliver the goods and the business strategy remains exactly the same.
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NewsHome Bargains to open 400 new stores and build distribution centre
Home Bargains will more than double its store estate to 700 in the next five years as it builds a £70m distribution centre in south Wiltshire.
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InterviewQ&A: Lakeland's finance and retail director Bob Granger on online and international growth
Lakeland revealed profits dipped from £7.2m to £6.2m in the year to December 31. Retail Week speaks to the quirky cookware retailer’s finance and retail director Bob Granger.
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NewsGo Outdoors strikes £33m refinancing to support store growth and e-commerce
Go Outdoors has struck a £33m refinancing deal with Barclays to plough investment into growing stores and its online business.
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OpinionComment: An IPO filing for Poundland will need to be well thought out
This week, Poundland announced strong results, with sales rising 15% to £880 million and pre-tax profits growing 29% to £23.1 million for the year to March 31.
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NewsAustralian stationery retailer Smiggle plans 'Willy Wonka' magic with 250 stores
Australian stationery retailer Smiggle is plotting a 250-store assault across the UK with its ‘Willy Wonka’ style offer.
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NewsHalfords extends exclusive Chris Boardman bike partnership
Halfords has extended its exclusive partnership with Olympic champion cyclist Chris Boardman to produce its high end Boardman bikes for another decade.
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NewsWilkinson on the hunt for chief operating officer amid head office restructure
Wilkinson is searching for a new chief operating officer to lead the company as it restructures its head office.