All General merchandise articles – Page 93
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News
PetSmart hires Michael J. Massey as chief executive as it goes private
PetSmart has appointed retail industry veteran Michael J. Massey as its new president and chief executive to lead the business as it goes private.
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Analysis
Retail chairmen give their verdict on the election, EU, pay and immigration
Retail chairmen including Sir Stuart Rose and Stefano Pessina have offered their views on the big policy decisions as part of a study by Korn Ferry.
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News
Toys R Us launches 'selfie stations' in stores across Asia
Toys R Us is introducing ‘Selfie Stations’ to its stores across Asia in a drive to create a ‘theme park’ shopping experience for customers.
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Analysis
International news analysis: What to expect from Carrefour Poland in 2015
French grocer Carrefour has had a difficult year, but looks ready to expand into Poland with a series of new hypermarkets.
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News
Government launches 'most wide-ranging business rates review in a generation'
The Government has launched a review into business rates that it is labelling the “most wide-ranging review in a generation”.
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News
Retail bosses overwhelmingly back coalition as they fear a swing to the left
Retail chairmen overwhelmingly back the Coalition Government and have expressed fears of a swing to the left at the general election.
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News
Aldi and Waitrose crowned fastest-growing retailers in the UK
Grocers Aldi and Waitrose have been revealed as the fastest growing-retailers in the UK, according to new research.
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News
Poundland launches DIY range fronted by former TV star Tommy Walsh
Poundland has launched a DIY range in collaboration with Tommy Walsh, the former star of television show Ground Force.
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Gallery
In pictures: Oracle Retail Week Awards 2015 VIP Reception
Guests at the Oracle Retail Week Awards 2015 VIP Reception.
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News
Home Retail Group suffers 'weaker' sales as demand for electronics slumps
Argos and Homebase owner Home Retail Group experienced a “weaker” finish to the year to February 28, which dented its sales figures.
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News
Retail Week Live: Argos digital transformation has made it 'much more universal'
Argos chief operating officer David Robinson said the company’s digital transformation has made it much more “confident, modern and universal”.
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Opinion
Comment: The Tories don’t have a clue about retail realities
As the general election nears, voters should ask whether the Conservatives have done enough to support the retail sector.
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Interview
Q&A: Home Retail boss John Walden discusses Digital High Streets Advisory Board
John Walden, chairman of the Digital High Streets Advisory Board, talks to Retail Week about his plans to transform the high street.
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Analysis
International news analysis: Target’s plans will make it more competitive
Target is investing $1bn (£660m) in technology and supply chain in order to ensure the retailer remains competitive in the omnichannel sector.
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News
Industry unveils plan to transform digital health of high streets by 2020
Retail industry leaders have unveiled a five-year strategy to “reinvigorate” UK high streets with a host of digital schemes.
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News
How Made.com is shaking up furniture retail both online and off
Furniture retailer Made.com has the flexibility to experiment in how it engages with customers in both the physical and online spaces.
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Opinion
Comment: Retail’s shopping list as general election nears
Retailers should look closely at the candidates for the general election and aim to pick up policy bargains as the UK prepares to vote.
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Opinion
Comment: Turmoil is still rife despite chief exec turnover plunging in 2014
The changing retail landscape in 2014 had a marked impact on the number of chief exec appointments made during the year.
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News
London's West End set for 3m sq ft of new retail space as area's sales hit £11bn
More than 3m sq ft of new retail space is expected to be created in London’s West End over the next two years as stores aim to cash in on booming tourism.
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News
Poundland banned from claiming everything £1 on website by ad watchdog
Poundland can no longer claim all its prices are £1 on its website after a reprimand from the Advertising Standards Authority.