All General merchandise articles – Page 72
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NewsArgos like-for-likes fall but retailer reports improving trend over the year
Argos like-for-likes fell 1.1% in the eight weeks to February 27, hampered by declining sales of electricals.
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GalleryStore gallery: London's West End springs into the new season
There is diversity in the visual merchandising approaches being taken by retailers on London’s Oxford Street, but common themes emerge.
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NewsPoundworld poised to acquire a third of remaining Brantano stores
Poundworld is on the verge of snapping up around a third of footwear retailer Brantano’s remaining stores, Retail Week has learned.
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OpinionOpinion: Value retailers face intense battle for the pennies never mind pounds
As Kevin O’Byrne prepares to settle into the chief executive’s chair at Poundland, it’s not just personnel that are changing in the value variety store market.
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NewsAndy Bond's new discount variety chain reveals name and first location
A new discount variety retailer, being launched by former Asda boss Andy Bond, will debut in June under the name Guess How Much! (GHM!)
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will Bunnings' arrival shake up the UK DIY sector?
By the time the next Ashes series rolls around, it won’t only be the cricket field where Australians are doing battle with Brits.
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DataData: The top 50 retailers by sales during the 2014/15 financial year
Retail Week’s ranking of the UK’s top 50 retailers by sales for the 2014/15 financial year sees some changes to the top 10.
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OpinionOpinion: Expect the unexpected in the ever-changing world of retail
Surprises such as Sainsbury’s interest in Argos and Morrisons’ tie-up with Amazon signal more momentous change to come
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NewsShoppers spent £510m on Mother’s Day purchases in 2015, Mintel estimates
More than half of shoppers spent on Mother’s Day last year, with purchases driven by men and London-dwellers, according to research from Mintel.
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AnalysisProfile: Poundland's new chief executive Kevin O'Byrne
When Kevin O’Byrne was poised to leave Kingfisher, he told Retail Week he hoped his next job would be “something I can get my teeth into”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BHS’s CVA – new dawn or false dawn for famous high street name?
BHS chief executive Darren Topp speaks exclusively to Retail Week about why he believes the department store group has a future.
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NewsSainsbury's clarifies option of hostile bid for Argos owner Home Retail
Sainsbury’s has opened the door to a potential hostile bid for Argos-owner Home Retail after clarifying its position in the battle for the retailer.
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NewsPoundstretcher to launch new pound shop format under new boss
The owner of Poundstretcher is launching a new pound shop format with plans to have up to 50 stores by the end of the year.
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NewsBHS threatens store closures as it launches CVA to cut costs
BHS is seeking rent reductions on more than half of its estate and has warned it will otherwise be unable to meet financial obligations.
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NewsRetail Diary: Marble Arch gets FCUKed as retail stars light up M&S reunion
Marble Arch and other UK landmarks get FCUKed, retail stars light up an M&S reunion and the Sainsbury’s customer with a spring in her step.
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NewsSports Direct disappears from FTSE100 as Morrisons re-enters
Sports Direct has officially dropped out of the FTSE100, while grocery giant Morrisons has re-entered the index after a short absence.
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NewsPoundland appoints ex-B&Q head as new boss as Jim McCarthy steps down
Poundland has unveiled a change at the top with long-serving boss Jim McCarthy to be replaced by former B&Q chief Kevin O’Byrne.
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AnalysisHome Retail completes Homebase sale but battle for Argos continues
Home Retail Group has completed the £340m sale of Homebase to Australian group Wesfarmers after 99.3% of its shareholders backed the deal.
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News'Small Ikea' Søstrene Grene eyes 150 UK stores ahead of Nottingham debut
Danish retailer Søstrene Grene is eyeing 150 UK stores as it targets “fast” expansion off the back of its impending launch in Nottingham.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Søstrene Grene, the Danish retailer poised for a UK debut
Søstrene Grene will open its first UK store at Intu Victoria Centre in Nottingham this month. Retail Week takes a look at the retailer.