All articles by Matthew Chapman – Page 52
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Analysis
The Spanish retail market: What do retailers need to know?
As Poundland launches its first Spanish store in the Costa del Sol, Retail Week looks at the country’s retail market.
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News
1,000 Argos distribution centre workers prepare for 24-hour strike action
1,000 Argos distribution centre workers are to strike tomorrow over a change to their contracts that requires more flexible hours.
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News
Rough Trade picks Nottingham for first regional store
Rough Trade will expand its UK presence beyond London with the opening of stores, the first of which is scheduled for Nottingham this autumn.
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Interview
Q&A: Bathstore chief executive Gary Favell on the management buyout
The management team at Bathstore has bought out the bathroom retailer from turnaround specialist Endless with the backing of US billionaire Warren Stephens.
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News
Topps Tiles like-for-likes jump 6.3% in third quarter
Topps Tiles like-for-likes jumped 6.3% in its third quarter as it continues to build on strong sales momentum.
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Analysis
Ocado’s first half results: What the analysts say
Find out what the analysts make of Ocado’s move into the black by generating £7.5m pre-tax profit before exceptionals in its first half.
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News
Westfield London launches PayPal app for car park payments
Westfield London has partnered with PayPal to allow shoppers to pay for parking using a mobile device at the Shepherds Bush centre.
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News
Poundworld secures £26m funding for UK expansion
Value retailer Poundworld has secured £26m in new funding as it seeks to expand its overseas supply chain and grow its UK business by opening up to 150 new stores.