All General merchandise articles – Page 264
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Halfords first-half profits jump
Pre-tax profits at bike and car accessories specialist Halfords jumped 16.4 per cent to 47.6 million in the 26 weeks to September 28, with growth in all its key areas.
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Co-op distribution rethink lifts stock availability
The Co-op has improved on-shelf availability in the Southeast by using new warehouse management software at its regional distribution centre in Thurrock.
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Vodafone challenges German T-Mobile iPhone deal
Vodafone has challenged German operator T-Mobile’s exclusive deal to sell Apple’s iPhone in Germany under local competition laws.
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Retailers pray for England win
Retailers could lose millions if England fails to qualify for the Euro 2008 finals tonight.
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Kate Swann offered £5m bonus scheme
WHSmith chief executive Kate Swann has been offered a new three-year pay deal, which could earn her up to 5 million in the next three years.
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Marks & Spencer in India joint venture talks
Marks & Spencer is in talks with several Indian companies about launching a joint venture that could accelerate its expansion in the country.
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Clinton’s reports slowing October sales
Clinton Cards has reported like-for-like sales up 2 per cent for the 16 weeks to November 18.
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Farepak customers will not receive compensation in time for Christmas
Customers who lost money following the collapse of Farepak last year will not receive any compensation before Christmas.
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John Lewis sales climb
John Lewis Partnership unveiled sales up 7 per cent to 71 million, in the week to November 17, as consumer spending appeared to be on the up despite recent fears.
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House of Fraser picks new chief financial officer
Mark Gifford has taken over the role of chief financial officer at House of Fraser as the group celebrates its first anniversary under Baugur-led ownership.
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Cold weather drives clothing sales at John Lewis
John Lewis posted a solid increase in sales for the week ending November 16, as colder weather lifted clothing sales.
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JCPenney's sales tumble as US retail gloom grows
JCPenney’s chief executive has blamed the gloomy mortgage market and credit crunch for disappointing sales in its third quarter ending November 3.
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Dunelm’s no-nonsense stance is a winner
The first time I really became aware of Dunelm Mills was when, like many other parents in the UK, it was time for our children to leave home and take up their places at University.
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Saving the pound
When Jim McCarthy was parachuted in to revive discount giant Poundland, sales were falling in a saturated discount market. Emily Seares finds out how he brought the chain back to life
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Ebookers founder backs London green emporium
Dinesh Dhamija, the entrepreneur who founded travel web site Ebookers, is thought to be behind a groundbreaking eco department store likely to launch in London’s Shoreditch.
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M&S raises stakes in India as it tests appetite for food
Retailer extends range as it pursues more international growth opportunities
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Asda challenges Argos in non-food market
Asda chief executive Andy Bond said the grocer was 12.8 per cent cheaper than Argos for 50 popular products.
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Retailers warn toy shoppers of online danger this Christmas
Shoppers have been warned that potentially dangerous recalled toys are being sold online in the run-up to Christmas.
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Carphone Warehouse: the City view
Surging sales and profits, US expansion plans and the launch of the iPhone helped Carphone’s shares tick up in the wake of interim results.