All General merchandise articles – Page 56
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NewsConsumer confidence drops amid ‘economic turmoil’
Overall consumer confidence has fallen five points in November to -8, driven by growing fears about the economy, latest GfK figures show.
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InterviewWhy The Entertainer boss is confident about Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for toy retailers, and The Entertainer boss Gary Grant is feeling chipper.
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NewsPoundland eyes sale of up to 80 stores
Poundland is looking to sell up to 80 stores just over two months after it was acquired by South African retail giant Steinhoff.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Black Friday at Bluewater is a terribly British affair
It’s 7.45am on Black Friday at Bluewater and the stores open early today – in just 15 minutes. But hold on, where is everybody?
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OpinionThis week in retail: Consumer confidence under scrutiny
Consumer confidence remains fragile in light of Brexit concerns and dire warnings following last week’s Autumn Statement.
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AnalysisOpinion: What can be learned from Staples' decline?
Hilco’s acquisition of Staples’ UK business is one of many deals in the office supply space, following a recent drop in sales and growth.
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NewsMothercare profits slump as like-for-like sales fall
Mothercare has reported a fall in half-year profits and like-for-like sales following “difficult” trading conditions.
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NewsPets at Home like-for-like sales and profits climb
Pets at Home has posted rising like-for-like sales and profits as it services division and online offer drove continued growth.
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NewsBHS: Field asks if Green's assets can be seized
The MP leading the probe of BHS’s collapse has asked the Pensions Regulator if Sir Philip Green’s assets could be seized to plug the chain’s pension deficit.
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DataOnline retail scorecard: Compare top retail websites
In Black Friday week, when online retail comes into its own, we look at how the top retailers’ sites compare.
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NewsMade.com co-founder Li to step down as chief executive
Made.com co-founder Ning Li is stepping down as chief executive at the online furniture retailer with a view to setting up a new business.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales down as shoppers wait for Black Friday
John Lewis sales fell last week, as customers waited for Black Friday deals to make purchases.
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AnalysisBlack Friday: Can you afford not to take part?
Like many American imports, Black Friday made a huge impact when it hit British shores in 2014.
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NewsSmiggle boss defends rapid UK store expansion
John Cheston, boss of ‘tween’ stationery retailer Smiggle, has defended its rapid accumulation of stores in the UK.
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AnalysisTesco: Five takeaways from the grocer’s strategy briefing
Tesco’s top brass have updated on the progress being made on reinvigorating the business. Here we draw out some key points.
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DataData: M&S's clothing and home catchments
Ever since Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe unveiled plans to reshape the retailer’s portfolio, speculation over which stores will be affected has been rife.
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NewsRetail Week Awards: The UK retailers ruling overseas
As the shortlist for the Retail Week Awards 2017 is revealed, we take a look at the retailers competing for the International Growth prize.
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NewsAgenda: Kingfisher, Bonmarché and Black Friday
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Bonmarché, Kingfisher, AO.com and Mothercare preceding Black Friday.
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NewsRetail sales jump 6.2% in October, says ONS
Retail sales by value, excluding fuel, jumped 6.2% year-on-year in October as volumes surged 7.6%, according to latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures.
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VideoWatch: Lego unwraps new London flagship
Lego has today unveiled its biggest ever dedicated retail store in the heart of London’s West End.