All General merchandise articles – Page 9
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News
B&M to keep group trading director in multimillion-pound deal
B&M has received a long-term commitment from its group trading director Bobby Arora, which will see the value retailer hand out millions to him in bonuses.
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M&S data reveals family optimism at highest point in two years
Optimism among families has reached its highest level in nearly two years, Marks & Spencer’s Family Matters Index has indicated.
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Retail sales rise as food stores ‘bounce back’
Retail sales rose by value in June but volumes inched down, the latest official data shows.
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Analysis
Are retailers missing an open goal during the women’s World Cup?
After more than 87,000 spectators watched the Lionesses score their winning goal in the Euro final last year, hopes are high as the Fifa Women’s World Cup kicks off. Retail Week finds out what opportunities the event presents for retailers
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Opinion
‘As Argos celebrates 50 years, it’s a testament to retail’s ability to reinvent itself’
Argos celebrates its 50th anniversary this month – quite a moment for a retailer whose relevance has sometimes been questioned.
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Analysis
The biggest consumer trends of Christmas 2023
How customers will be shopping during the 2023 golden quarter
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Pepco revenue rises despite ‘challenging trading environment’
Pepco has reported a growth in revenue despite facing a “challenging trading environment” in April and May across central Europe.
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Interview
Q&A: Flying Tiger Copenhagen’s managing director on standing out in variety
Retail Week speaks to Flying Tiger Copenhagen (FTC) managing director Michael Burke about high street rivals and how business is booming after lockdown
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Data
Warm weather drives retail sales in June
Retail sales saw an increase in June as shoppers made the most of the warm weather.
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News
Exclusive: New roles for Gold and Hollins in Ann Summers restructure
Ann Summers has shuffled its top team as part of a restructuring of the business, with Vanessa Gold taking up the role of company chair and Maria Hollins being promoted to chief executive, Retail Week can reveal.
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Value retailer OneBeyond opens 100th store
OneBeyond has opened its 100th store in the UK as it looks to accelerate its expansion on the high street.
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Argos to close 100 stores by March next year
Argos plans 100 store closures in the UK over the next year as it shuts more stores starting next month.
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Virgin Wines announces partnership with WHSmith
Virgin Wines has announced a new partnership with WHSmith as part of the retailer’s “strategic focus on commercial partnerships”.
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WHSmith will not open any more high street stores
WHSmith will not open any more high street stores as it focuses instead on its growing travel arm.
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Moonpig sales climb but profits fall
Moonpig has posted a fall in full-year profits despite an increase in revenue.
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B&M boosts first-quarter sales as shoppers seek value
B&M has grown revenue by 13.5% in the 13 weeks to 24 June, 2023, as shoppers search out value during the cost-of-living crisis.
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Wilko extends deal with home delivery provider to 2026
Wilko has extended its contract with home delivery provider GXO to June 2026.
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Exclusive: TOFS to bring back physical club card and extend club pricing
The Original Factory Shop is reintroducing its physical club card to stores and extending its club pricing to all members, Retail Week can reveal.
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Wilko may pay no rent on some stores for three years in restructuring push
Turnaround plans being drawn up by variety store group Wilko, which may include a CVA, mean it may pay no rent on some stores for three years.
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Jollyes hails ‘strongest ever’ year as sales top £100m
Pet care specialist Jollyes has hailed its strongest-ever year, with sales topping £100m for the first time.