All General merchandise articles – Page 98
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NewsUS private Sales etailer Zulily examines UK options
US private Sales etailer Zulily is considering its options in the UK less than three years after it first entered the market.
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OpinionComment: Expect more retail deals and private equity investment in 2015
Following the onslaught of retail IPOs throughout 2014, what are some investment trends and deals that could develop in the year ahead?
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NewsThe Works drives Christmas sales growth as it holds off from 'heavy discounting'
The Works has increased like-for-like sales by 6% over Christmas while maintaining its margins as it held off from “heavy discounting”.
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NewsShop price inflation falls for 20th consecutive month in December
Shop price inflation fell again in December, declining for the 20th consecutive month, according to the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index.
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OpinionComment: The retail industry’s share price sparklers of 2014
Why Tesco investors might take comfort from the strong share price performance last year of Signet, Dixons Carphone and WHSmith.
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NewsWalmart to increase base salaries as US minimum wage rises
Walmart is poised to adjust base salaries at 1,434 of its US stores following increases to the legal minimum wage for some US workers.
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NewsRetailers predict growth of 4.7% in 2015 as sector outstrips wider economy
Retailers expect to significantly outperform the wider UK economy as they predict an average sales growth of 4.7% this year.
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NewsRetailers optimistic for 2015 and plan to increase investment levels
Retailers are optimistic about their prospects for 2015 and many predict increases in sales and plan to invest more, including in staffing.
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NewsRetailers demand talks with Government over 'fiscally neutral' rates review
Retailers have demanded talks with the Government over the proposed business rates review and its aim of being “fiscally neutral”.
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NewsRetail sales growth of 2% forecast for 2015 amid election uncertainty
Political uncertainty in the run-up to the election and fragile consumer confidence are expected to limit retail sales growth in 2015.
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NewsRetail entrepreneurs win recognition in New Year Honours list
Several retail entrepreneurs in a variety of sectors have been recognised in the New Year Honours list made public today.
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NewsHigh street retailers braced for busiest day as shoppers make final dash
High street retailers in the UK are expecting today to be their busiest of the year as consumers do their last minute Christmas shopping.
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Analysis2014 in review: The retail industry's highs and lows
2014 has been a year of flotations, fires and financial fumbles for retailers. Retail Week casts an eye back over the events that defined the past 12 months.
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NewsBlack Friday drives biggest retail sales growth in over a decade
Black Friday propelled the biggest increase in retail sales in more than a decade as sales rose in November 6.4% year on year.
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OpinionComment: Get ready for the new retail normal at Christmas
This year’s golden quarter is set to be another nail-biter as Black Friday and last-minute shoppers make Christmas sales evermore uncertain.
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NewsDixons Carphone takes on John Lewis by extending warranty proposition
Dixons Carphone will up the stakes against John Lewis by extending its free warranty proposition as it seeks to double the value of the company.
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NewsTiger prepares to open seven more stores across the UK
Danish value retailer Tiger is preparing to open four new stores in the South of England and three elsewhere in the UK.
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OpinionComment: Carpetright’s new boss Wilf Walsh is a nice fit
When Wilf Walsh was appointed chief executive of Carpetright a few eyebrows were raised but things are looking up under his watch.
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NewsPetSmart sold to private equity firm BC Partners in £5.6bn deal
PetSmart has been sold to a consortium led by European private equity firm BC Partners for $8.7bn (£5.6bn).
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NewsAmazon glitch allows customers to snap up products for 1p
Amazon sellers are facing huge potential losses after a computer error caused thousands of items to be sold on the site for just 1p.