All General merchandise articles – Page 96
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NewsCo-operation could create new purpose for BHS, argues former M&S boss Rose
Former Marks & Spencer boss Lord Stuart Rose believes that co-operation between retailers could create new opportunity for BHS, which is being sold by Sir Philip Green.
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NewsVacant shop rates reveal England's North-South retail divide
There are twice as many empty shops in towns and cities in the North of England than there are in the South, according to new figures.
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NewsTesco continues to make top team cuts as F&F sourcing boss steps down
The head of sourcing and supply chain for Tesco F&F clothing and general merchandise, Christophe Roussel, is poised to leave the company.
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NewsAnalysis: Can partnerships solve the issues created by large store estates?
As Sainsbury’s and Argos team up to make better use of their store estates, Retail Week looks at the deal’s prospects of success.
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NewsClothing retailers bounce back in January as cold weather sets in
Clothing retailers have bounced back in January after recording their strongest monthly rise in sales for almost two years.
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NewsArgos to open digital stores in Sainsbury's supermarkets
Argos has unveiled plans to open 10 digital stores in Sainsbury’s supermarkets across the UK as part of a drive to reach more customers.
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OpinionComment: Tesco's Blinkbox failure proves copying Amazon is futile
With an insatiable appetite to capitalise on what it considered hot trends, Tesco hurried into an unknown market (to the grocer) that was already saturated.
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NewsRosie Huntington-Whitely extends M&S partnership with fragrance
Model Rosie Huntington-Whitely has extended her partnership with Marks & Spencer with her first fragrance, called Rosie for Autograph.
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OpinionComment: A Halfords-style servicing can make Tesco fully roadworthy
As Matt Davies prepares to move to Tesco, Halfords’ update brought clues about how he may put the wheels back on the grocer.
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NewsWork to bring retail units to London's Centre Point gets underway
Work to bring a host of retail units to London’s iconic Centre Point is now underway.
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NewsAnalysis: What does the future hold for Arcadia's BHS?
As Sir Philip Green signals his intention to sell loss-making BHS, Retail Week considers who might be in the running to take on the retailer.
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NewsUS variety store chain Dollar Tree agrees $8.5bn deal for rival Family Dollar
US variety store chain Family Dollar has agreed to a big money merger with rival retailer Dollar Tree despite receiving a higher offer from another rival.
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NewsB&M reports strong Christmas as like-for-like sales rise 4.5%
Value chain B&M Bargains has revealed UK like-for-like sales increased 4.5% in the 13 weeks to December 27.
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NewsStaff numbers rise in December after eight consecutive months of decline
The number of full-time retail staff rose 0.9% year on year in December as employers expanded their workforce to meet Christmas demand.
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NewsHalfords boss Matt Davies denies business will suffer after he joins Tesco
Halfords boss Matt Davies has denied that his departure for Tesco will be detrimental to the business because of the foundations he has laid.
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NewsLakeland secures £16m funding deal from RBS to support expansion
Kitchenwear specialist Lakeland has sealed a £16m funding deal from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) which it plans to use to boost expansion.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Trago Mills and fifty years of a Cornish firebrand
Long before pound shops were growing on the high street, a Cornish entrepreneur was pioneering a new form of discount retailing.
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OpinionComment: Tackling low pay is the next big challenge for retailers
Making wages fairer across retail is the sector’s next challenge and best way to ensure people reach their full potential.
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NewsWHSmith reports falling Christmas sales but improved margins
WHSmith has reported another period of falling group sales and strengthening gross margins over the Christmas period.
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NewsPets at Home like-for-likes jump 4.1% after strong services growth
Pets at Home’s like-for-like revenues increased by 4.1% in its third quarter as it recorded rapid growth across its services business.