All General merchandise articles – Page 55
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AnalysisRetailers bank on last-minute shopping rush
Shoppers are testing retailers’ patience this year with businesses across the industry expecting a later Christmas surge than ever before.
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NewsMamas & Papas names new boss to build on turnaround
Mamas & Papas has appointed a new boss as it attempts to build on a turnaround effort.
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NewsPoundland reveals location of first full Pep & Co concessions
Poundland has revealed the location of the 10 stores in which it plans to launch Pep & Co shop-in-shops.
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VideoWatch: On the Fast Track with Sainsbury's Argos boss Rogers
As the Sainsbury’s Argos Fast Track delivery proposition swings into full force ahead of Christmas, we joined the retailer’s boss John Rogers on a delivery round.
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GalleryStore gallery: Typo opens first UK store in London
Australian stationery retailer Typo has launched its first UK store at Westfield Stratford, and unveiled ambitions to open 100 over the next five to ten years.
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NewsQVC boss Dermot Boyd to retire after seven years
QVC boss Dermot Boyd is retiring from the business after seven years at the helm, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisReview of the Year: Retailers hit the acquisition trail
If 2015 was a year driven by mergers and acquisitions, retailers have put their foot even more firmly on that pedal this year.
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NewsBusiness confidence grows as faith in economy recovers
Business confidence showed signs of improvement in November, but has not yet recovered the ground it lost in the aftermath of June’s Brexit vote.
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NewsSales rise as online shoppers splurge on Black Friday
Retail sales increased last month, driven by online shoppers and Black Friday as electricals and home categories performed well.
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NewsLego increases its UK prices as Brexit hits
Lego is set to increase its prices in the UK next year owing to the collapse in the value of sterling since the Brexit vote.
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NewsPre-Christmas discounting levels grow for sixth consecutive year
Pre-Christmas discounting levels have grown for the sixth year in a row, with the average discount on the high street at 43%.
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NewsDixons Carphone half-year profits jump 19%
Dixons Carphone has reported a 19% surge in half-year profits, but said it is planning for “more uncertain” times in the face of Brexit.
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NewsArgos drivers vote for three-day Christmas strike
Argos delivery drivers are set to strike for 72 hours in the run-up to Christmas, Unite the union has said.
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NewsMarks & Spencer chairman Robert Swannell to retire
Marks & Spencer chairman Robert Swannell will retire next year, after six years in the role.
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NewsEx-Poundland boss Jim McCarthy joins Ultimate Products
Consumer goods group Ultimate Products has hired former Poundland boss Jim McCarthy as chairman as it prepares to go public.
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NewsAgenda: Dixons Carphone, Carpetright and sales data
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Dixons Carphone and Carpetright, plus the latest retail sales data all on the agenda.
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NewsPoundworld fined for selling faulty phone chargers
Poundworld has been fined a six-figure sum for selling thousands of faulty smartphone chargers with fake safety test certificates.
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NewsFestive shop prices will be lower than three years ago
Shop prices will be lower than they were three years ago this Christmas, but inflationary pressures are poised to emerge in the new year.
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NewsRetail Diary: Tesco, Paperchase and Morrisons get festive
Tesco delivers a very Hap-pie Christmas, Paperchase become gangsta wrappers and Morrisons kicks off its festive fundraising drive.
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NewsAgenda: Sports Direct and Ocado post updates
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Sports Direct and Ocado, plus the latest retail sales data on the agenda.