All General merchandise articles – Page 134
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NewsAugust retail sales grow at fastest pace since November, according to CBI
Retail sales in August grew at the fastest pace since November last year and exceeded expectations, according to the CBI.
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NewsRetail sales estimates revised dramatically upwards as economy improves
Retail sales estimates for the next six months have been revised dramatically upwards as the uptick in the economy gains momentum.
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OpinionComment: What the recent positive economic data says about a retail recovery
In recent weeks, our newspapers have been awash with positive indicators suggesting the difficult economic climate is starting to improve.
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OpinionComment: BRC's Helen Dickinson - How we're stepping up a gear on business rates
The BRC has been banging the drum for a business rates freeze for several years now. We’ve worked hard with campaign partners but we’ve reached a point where we felt a rethink was needed.
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NewsStaples aims to win sales from grocers with new back-to-school ad campaign
Staples has launched its largest marketing campaign in three years as it aims to become the destination for kids’ back-to-school equipment.
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NewsAussie retailer Target drafts in further British talent
Australian retailer Target has drafted in further British talent with the appointment of Graeme Jenkins as finance director.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Australian stationery retailer Smiggle at a glance
Smiggle, the Australian stationery retailer, is set to launch in the UK this year as part of an international expansion push after expanding into Asia. Retail Week takes a look at the business.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Halfords, Dixons and Sports Direct
Retail news round-up August 7, 2013: Halfords selects new digital agencies, Dixons launches same day delivery, Sports Direct appoints Goldman Sachs
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GalleryIn pictures: Selfridges' first permanent toy shop in a decade
The world’s first 3D printed dolls, a £25,000 kids’ car, and a giant giraffe are all on sale at Selfridges’ new toy shop.
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NewsModelZone to shutter another 10 stores in next two weeks
ModelZone administrator Deloitte is to close another ten stores as its store closure programme accelerates.
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NewsPets at Home profits surge after a focus on customers and services
Pets at Home has broken the £100m EBITDA barrier for the first time after focusing on service and its customer offer.
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NewsEvans Cycles reveals 5% EBITDA fall as it improves online offer
Evans Cycles’ full-year pre-tax profit slumped 70% to £269,000 as it investment in its operations.
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NewsShop price inflation falls at fastest rate in more than six years
Shop price inflation fell 0.5% in July, representing the steepest fall in six-and-a-half years as fashion retailers cut prices for the summer Sales.
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NewsConsumer confidence in July soars to highest level since 2010
Consumer confidence in July rose to its highest level since April 2010 as consumers felt more positive about the economy and their finances.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Primark
Retail news round-up July 31, 2013: Which? critcises supermarkets, ASA rejects Sainsbury’s complaint, Morrisons trials NOW SIMs, Primark Denim Co launches.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on the Co-op and ModelZone
Retail news round-up July 30, 2013: Co-op crticised for ‘lads’ mags’ ban threat and collapsed ModelZone owes creditors £11m.
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NewsToys R Us UK pre-tax profits almost halve for second consecutive year
Pre-tax profits at Toys R Us’ UK business were slashed by almost half for the second consecutive year.
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NewsModelZone administrator Deloitte starts closing stores
ModelZone’s administrator has begun shutting shops, starting with its Peterborough store which closed yesterday.
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NewsAmazon scraps free delivery on some items under £10
Amazon has scrapped free delivery on some products worth less than £10 in a sign that it may finally be focusing on improving profitability.
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GalleryIn pictures: Argos top 10 Christmas toys list dominated by interactive play
Argos’s top 10 toys for Christmas list is dominated by interactive toys, such as the new Furby, Disney’s talking Sofia doll and a Flying Fairy.