All General merchandise articles – Page 89
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NewsM&S boss: I’m happy with health of the business, but still more to do
Marks & Spencer’s boss Marc Bolland believes it still has plenty to do as part of its turnaround, but said he is “enjoying” the challenge.
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AnalysisM&S reports first profit rise in four years: What the analysts say
Marks & Spencer has reported its first profit rise in four years after a strong performance from its food business. Here is what the analysts say.
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NewsMarks & Spencer profits grow but fashion remains challenging
Marks & Spencer has reported its first profit rise in four years but posted disappointing results in fashion, blaming the warm autumn.
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NewsAsda's Andy Clarke: Two more years of pain expected for big four
Asda boss Andy Clarke said he expects the “incredibly challenging” market to continue to decline for the big four for up to two more years.
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NewsSainsbury's signs deal with Western Union to fill excess space in-store
Sainsbury’s will allow customers to make global money transfers in-store after signing a deal with financial services business Western Union.
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NewsInfographic: Election and unsettled weather hits John Lewis weekly footfall
Department store group John Lewis said the election and unsettled weather impacted sales the week ending May 9.
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NewsBlog: An Amazon Prime service remains a pipe dream for most UK retailers
Walmart launching its own version of Amazon Prime is another instance of the etailer’s ideas being aped by rivals but few will be able to afford the proposition.
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NewsUS private equity firm TPG buys majority stake in Poundworld in £150m deal
US private equity firm TPG has bought a controlling stake in Poundworld in a deal understood to be worth as much as £150m.
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OpinionComment: The Tories must allow retail’s voice to be heard
The Conservative government’s unexpected majority should enable them to put their promises into action across the retail sector.
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NewsTesco closes remaining Homeplus stores and axes 450 jobs
Tesco is closing its last six Homeplus stores in the UK and is axing around 450 jobs as Dave Lewis continues to review its non-core business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: April Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
The earlier Easter distorted retail sales in April as like-for-likes fell, but underlying growth trends remain positive, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsAlibaba increases its stake in US ecommerce retailer Zulily
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba has upped its interest in the US market by taking a larger stake in online retailer Zulily.
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NewsElection: Retail chiefs including Paphitis and Walker welcome Tory majority
Retail bosses have welcomed the stability of the general election outcome as the Conservatives head towards a slim majority.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise driven by outdoor living products
Sales at John Lewis rose last week driven by its outdoor living range as shoppers prepared to spend the May bank holiday outside.
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NewsGeneral election uncertainty prompts retail jitters
Retailers are downbeat about their prospects for the next five years.
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GalleryIn pictures: Mothercare, Made.com, Asda and more cash in on the royal baby
Retailers have launched a wave of products to celebrate the birth of royal baby Princess Charlotte. Here are some of the best.
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NewsThird of grocery spend now on promotion as food prices drop again
A third of grocery spend is from products on promotion and the trend has driven food prices to a record low as shop price deflation continues.
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NewsRetailers need to wean UK shoppers off their diet of discounts, says report
Retailers need to shift customers off discounts to improve margin and trust, according to a white paper produced by KPMG and Ipsos
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail News on Evans Cycles, Amazon, New Look and more
Retail news round-up on May 5, 2015: Evans Cycles sold to ECI, Amazon hikes minimum spend for free delivery, investment firm CD&R circles New Look, and more…
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NewsRetail Diary: Intu puts fun into shopping but its gnome joke for B&Q
Intu hires a head of fun at the Metrocentre, B&Q’s gnome leaders battle to take control of the garden party and James Corden’s carpool karaoke drives spike in sales of dashboard cameras.