All General merchandise articles – Page 61
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NewsRetailers prepare for anticipated surge in footfall this bank holiday
Footfall over the bank holiday weekend is expected to be up 6.5% on last year as warm weather and a weak pound entice more shoppers.
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NewsConsumer confidence grows fastest since 2013 as Brexit jitters ease
Consumer confidence has risen at the fastest month-on-month rate since February 2013, but it has not yet recovered to pre-Brexit levels.
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AnalysisInfographic: Great British Bake Off has retailers battling for spend
The Great British Bake Off returns to TV screens tonight and retailers across the UK will be bidding to cash in on the series.
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NewsWHSmith profits on track as travel business performs strongly
WHSmith expects its full-year profits to be in line with expectations as it reported a continuing strong performance from its travel business.
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NewsStore gallery: Ikea's first small store in a city centre location
Ikea has opened its first order and collection point in a city centre location as it continues to trial smaller format stores across the UK.
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NewsFootfall surges in the capital on Night Tube's opening weekend
London’s Night Tube drove a 14% lift in footfall on London’s Oxford Street on its opening weekend as shoppers opted to stay out late.
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OpinionOpinion: As Walden says farewell to Argos, he leaves a better business
Next week one chapter in the Argos story closes and another begins when its £1.4bn takeover by Sainsbury’s completes.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five lessons retailers can learn from Team GB's gold rush
As Team GB celebrates its best-ever Olympic medal haul on foreign soil, we analyse what retailers can learn from the success of British athletes.
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NewsLondon tourism spend soars post-Brexit vote but long-term picture uncertain
West End income from tourism has soared in the period following the Brexit vote, with American and Chinese visitors the highest contributors.
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NewsThe Toy Store eyes up to six UK shops despite West End exit
The Toy Store is pressing ahead with plans to open up to six UK stores, despite giving up its Oxford Street site and post-Brexit fears.
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NewsBHS final store closures delayed in attempts to clear stock
BHS’s remaining stores are to stay open for about a week longer than the original deadline set by administrators in an attempt to reduce stock levels.
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NewsBRC hits out at apprenticeship levy introduction calling for delay
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called on the Government to delay the apprenticeship levy until 2018, one year later than planned.
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NewsPoundland boss O’Byrne offered £2.7m in shares to stay under Steinhoff
Poundland boss Kevin O’Byrne has been offered a £2.7m share package to remain in charge under the ownership of Steinhoff.
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NewsRetail rich list 2016: The industry’s wealthiest 100
The tills are still jangling merrily for the world’s top retailers. But who has the most? Find out in Retail Week’s top 100 richest retailers.
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NewsEnd of an era as BHS prepares to shut on Oxford Street
BHS’s Oxford Street flagship will pull down the shutters for the last time this Saturday, following its administration in April.
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NewsWaitrose sales boosted by the Olympics and Harry Potter
Waitrose sales have been buoyed by the Rio Olympics and the release of a new Harry Potter book, with sales also rising at sister retailer John Lewis.
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NewsEvans Cycles profits plunge as 'softer' market punctures performance
Evans Cycles has suffered a 69.4% slump in pre-tax profits after a “softer” cycling market affected its full-year performance.
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NewsAmazon reveals branded cargo plane Amazon One
Amazon has unveiled its first branded cargo plane, one of 40 jets, which will give it greater control of its supply chain across the US.
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NewsSir Philip Green and sale of BHS discussed by Serious Fraud Office
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has met with Frank Field MP to discuss the sale of BHS and the conduct of Sir Philip Green.
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NewsAgenda: DFS posts full-year results and July's retail sales figures
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with a full-year update from DFS and the latest retail sales figures from July on the agenda.