All General merchandise articles – Page 139
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News
Video: Tesco chief Philip Clarke on the grocer's full-year results
Tesco chief Philip Clarke speaks on the day Tesco reported a profit fall in its full year results.
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Opinion
Blog: Tesco boss Philip Clarke explains the grocer's full-year profit fall
Tesco group chief execuitve Philip Clarke gives more detail on the US exit, UK property pipeline and overseas businesses.
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Tesco profits down 13% and sales up 1.3% as it confirms US exit
Tesco reported group trading profit down 13% to £3.5bn in its full year to February 23 as chief executive Philip Clarke confirms its US exit.
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99p Stores to launch in Scotland as it plots aggressive roll out
Value retailer 99p Stores has revealed it is set to open its first stores in Scotland, as it plans to launch 30 in the next three years.
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Analysis
Analysis: Mothercare's turnaround - the story so far
A year into Mothercare’s turnaround and chief executive Simon Calver’s plan is gaining traction. It’s been a busy year for Calver’s team, Retail Week takes a look at what changes it’s made.
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Analysis: WHSmith's new acquisition Past Times profiled
WHSmith has bought the Past Times brand and IP. Retail Week takes a look at the history of the gifts retailer.
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News
WHSmith makes its first foray into China as first half profits climb 5%
WHSmith has taken its first steps into the Chinese market as it continues to strengthen its international division.
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WHSmith: What the analysts say
WHSmith this morning reported a 5% uplift in pre-tax profit to £69m in the six months to February 28, despite a 5% slump in group like-for-like. Retail Week takes a look at the City reaction
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Analysis
Marks & Spencer's fourth quarter: What the analysts say
Marks & Spencer today reported its strongest quarterly update for two years as a strong food performance balanced out continued weakness in clothing. There was mixed reaction from the City.
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News
Mothercare reports flat like-for-likes in its fourth quarter
Maternity specialist Mothercare UK like-for-likes were flat in its fourth quarter, a year into the retailer’s three-year turnaround plan.
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Tesco etail sales surge as it vies for online dominance
Tesco’s online grocery sales are expected to have hit £2.5bn in its last financial year as the retailer pushes forward in its quest to become a global dotcom business.
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The ‘D’ is not supposed to be silent
There is something strange about the diversification that some retailers feel compelled to indulge in at present, and the shop pictured is one of the more unusual.
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Interview
Q&A: Halfords chief executive Matt Davies on the fourth quarter update
Car part and cycle specialist Halfords today posted a “robust” fourth quarter performance. Chief executive Matt Davies speaks to Retail Week.
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News
Cold weather helps Halfords deliver 'robust' fourth quarter
Halfords delivered a “robust performance” in its fourth quarter as the cold weather boosted car maintenance sales but impacted cycle sales.
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Analysis
Analysis: Who is Pets At Home's new acquisition, veterinary practice Vets4Pets?
Veterinary firm Vets4Pets is set for growth after Retail Week revealed yesterday it had been bought by specialist retailer Pets At Home.
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Pets at Home acquires veterinary business Vets4Pets
Pets at Home has acquired veterinary business Vets4Pets as it aims to extend its veterinary arm to more than 500 in-store and standalone practices.
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Lovehoney starts US marketing push as it launches Fifty Shades range
Online sex toy retailer Lovehoney has kickstarted a major marketing push in America as it starts selling the official Fifty Shades of Grey collection in the country.
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News
Close encounters of the customer kind
Argos has launched collectable figures of the extraterrestrial family that stars in its advertising campaign.
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News
Staples hires new UK boss to lead multichannel strategy
Staples has today appointed new UK vice president Carlos Maia to lead a multichannel strategy, integrating its online operations with stores.
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Wilkinson multichannel boss Simon Hathway set to exit
Wilkinson head of multichannel Simon Hathway is set to leave the value retailer in September after six years at the company.