All General merchandise articles – Page 180
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NewsTough trading is set to continue, says Spindler
Trading at value department store group Original Factory Shop has improved in the new financial year, but chief executive Angela Spindler said retail conditions remain tough.
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NewsPoundland to open in Ireland under Dealz fascia
Single price point retailer Poundland is to expand into the Republic of Ireland trading under the name Dealz.
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NewsClinton Cards hires Starbucks boss as CEO
Clinton Cards has hired the current managing director of Starbucks UK and Ireland to be its new chief executive.
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NewsBanks eye Robert Dyas sale
Hardware chain Robert Dyas is to be put up for sale by the banks which own it.
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NewsHouse of Fraser pushes button on new-look site
Department store chain House of Fraser unveils its new-look website.
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NewsStakebuilding raises Blacks’ share price
The market edged up over the week but retailers of all types were becalmed.
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NewsOverseas success brings Hamleys profit joy
Iconic toy shop Hamleys’ soaring international business has helped profits climb in a tough market.
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Home Bargains launches transactional website
Discount retailer TJ Morris has launched a transactional website for Home Bargains.
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NewsJessops launches personalised cards
Camera retailer Jessops is to launch into personalised greetings cards as part of plans to extend its range of associated and new categories.
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NewsHobbyCraft aims new line at value shoppers
Arts and crafts retailer HobbyCraft is to launch an own-brand value range next year as it continues its attempt to appeal to the increasingly value-conscious consumer.
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NewsMoonpig set for extra categories and European launch after sale
Moonpig is to expand into new categories and launch into continental Europe, after being sold on Monday for £120m to digital photo provider Photobox.
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NewsRetail employment falls as non-food stores cut staff
Retail employment fell 0.4% in the second quarter of this year, equivalent to 3,100 fewer full-time jobs.
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Walmart de Mexico reports net profit decrease
Walmart de Mexico has reported net profit of MXN4.5bn (£232m) for its second quarter, down 3.4% on the previous year.Net sales increased 9.1% to MXN87.9bn (£4.53bn). EBITDA for the quarter amounted to MXN7.7bn (£397m).Executive president and chief executive of Walmart de Mexico Scot Rank said the quarter was characterised by ...
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Grocery chain Woolworths posts sales increase
Grocery chain Woolworths posted a 4.7% increase in net sales to AUD54.1bn (£36bn) for its financial year ended June 26.Excluding fuel, sales rose 4.1%.Food and alcohol sales increased 4.6% to AUD36.18bn (£24bn) or by 3% on a like-for-like basis.The company said that its price knockdown campaign contributed to this growth.In ...
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Shoppers Drug Mart announces increase in sales
Shoppers Drug Mart announced a 1.4% increase in sales to CAD2.39bn (£1.55bn) for its second quarter ended June 18.Growth was driven by increases in non-pharmacy sales in all regions of Canada. On a like-for-like basis, total sales increased 0.8%.Prescription sales decreased 1% to CAD$1.15bn (£746m) during the quarter, as growth ...
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NewsGames Workshop profits slip as it invests in training and product
Fantasy board game specialist Games Workshop experienced a slide in pretax profit from £16.1m to £15.4m in the year ending May 29.
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NewsHobbyCraft EBITDA up 18% as boom in crafts continues
Arts and crafts specialist HobbyCraft has reported an 18% increase in EBITDA to £14.4m in the 52 weeks to February 20.
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AnalysisRetail Week On The Road: Wales and the Southwest
We visit Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and Bristol.
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