All General merchandise articles – Page 213
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AnalysisWhat are you doing on Twitter?
The micro-blogging website is this year’s internet phenomenon, so can Twitter form part of a serious marketing and customer insight strategy for retailers? Joanna Perry investigates
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NewsPerfectHome accelerates expansion
Rent-to-buy specialist PerfectHome is ramping up its store expansion as cash-strapped shoppers drive sales.
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Rising cost of food drives shop price inflation
Shop price inflation edged up to two per cent in March from 1.9 per cent in February – the fourth consecutive month of rising inflation.The weakness of the pound was blamed for pushing up food costs but key general merchandise lines, such as clothing, were cheaper than a year ago.Food ...
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NewsHalf of Brits fear losing their jobs, according to Asda survey
Half the population fear losing their jobs during the next six months and two thirds would be prepared to take a pay cut or a reduction in hours to avoid being made redundant, according to an Asda survey.The survey of 1,000 people also found that half expect their pay to ...
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News99p Stores launches 99p bikini
Single price point retailer 99p Stores is to sell bikinis for 99p.
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NewsWHSmith makes a grab for pick ’n’ mix market
WHSmith is testing pick ’n’ mix sweets in stores to cash in on a much-loved part of defunct retailer Woolworths’ offer.The books-cum-stationery retailer already stocks confectionery and now wants to tap into the £300m pick ’n’ mix market.A WHSmith spokesperson said: “WHSmith is trialling pick ’n’ mix in a small ...
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NewsClinton Cards’ lending terms revised
Clinton Cards has insisted it will ride out the downturn as it renegotiated its lending terms and paid its quarterly rent bill in full.The retailer also said it has noticed an “upside” from the demise of Woolworths and Celebrations, and that its Birthdays chain in particular “picked up a bit” ...
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Nevada Bob's UK bought out of pre-pack deal
Golf equipment retailer Nevada Bob’s UK has been bought out of pre-pack administration by its US parent company RCD Investments No.4.
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Clinton Cards profits slump but banking facilities renegotiated until 2012
Clinton Cards’ profit has plummeted but the retailer has successfully renegotiated its banking terms, which will be extended until January 2012.
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M&S shareholder calls for new chairman within 15 months
A major Marks & Spencer shareholder has called on the retailer to appoint an independent chairman within 15 months.
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Woolworths South Africa attuned to social change
It may have disappeared from the high street here, but elsewhere the Woolworths name is alive and well. In South Africa, under Englishman Andrew Jennings, it is a 400-store business that bears similarities to Marks & Spencer.
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Operating in a downturn: strategies for success
It’s not all doom and gloom. The big hitters had lots of practical insight into surviving the crunch at this year’s Retail Week Conference. We summarise some of the hot topics discussed at the event
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February sales volume growth slows
The volume of retail sales in February was 0.4 per cent higher than last year, showing the lowest growth rate since September 1995.
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Signet to cut costs after challenging year
Jewellery giant Signet intends to slash costs and cut debt to cope with harsh trading conditions.
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Retailers facing falling March sales
High street sales took a steep plunge in the first half of March according to figures published by the Confederation of British Industry.
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Card Factory adds six stores
Greetings card retailer Card Factory has added six stores to its portfolio, bringing its count to 486.
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Pension funds pile pressure on M&S over Sir Stuart Rose's power
Further pressure is being piled on M&S to reduce Sir Stuart Rose’s power as chairman and chief executive of the retailer – this time by the National Association of Pension Funds.
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Woolworths' former book wholesale arm sold to Smiths News
Bertram, the book wholesaler formerly owned by collapsed retailer Woolworths, has been sold to Smiths News for 8.6m.
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Sir Stuart Rose back in the firing line as M&S confidence plummets
Sir Stuart Rose has come under fresh fire over his position at the top of M&S as shareholder confidence in the executive chairman’s leadership falters.