All Poundland articles – Page 25
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on M&S, Morrisons, Phones 4U and Poundland
Retail news round-up November 1, 2013: Dunelm founder increases M&S stake, George Dymond to join Morrisons, Phones 4U hires new chief executive, Asda plans London push, Poundland store lowers prices to 93p
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NewsGovernment back-to-work scheme ruled as legally flawed
The Government’s ‘back-to-work’ schemes, which came under fire last year when an undergraduate was made to work for Poundland for free, are legally flawed, the Supreme Court has ruled.
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OpinionComment: Does Leahy still have the clout needed to float B&M Bargains?
Sir Terry Leahy is poised to return to the public market as chairman of rapidly growing value retailer B&M Bargains, but a cloud may hang over the Liverpudlian’s head.
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NewsB&M Bargains mulls stock market flotation
Value retailer B&M is mulling a float on the stock market next year as the fast-growing business targets further growth.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 99p Stores - how will a transactional website work?
99p Stores is planning to launch a transactional website but how might it work? Retail Week takes a look at how other value players have fared.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to recruit 12,000 Christmas staff
Marks & Spencer is to recruit 12,000 seasonal staff to work in its stores over the busy Christmas period and value specialist Poundland is to hire 2,500.
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News99p Stores plans transactional website
99p Stores is planning to launch a transactional website, as it reported a 55% drop in profits.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Cost-conscious consumption is here to stay
Shopping habits have changed dramatically since the onset of the recession as consumers sought ways to spend less in the harsh economic environment. But when the good times return, which habits will remain?
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OpinionComment: Never discount the discounters
Value retailers are dominating the headlines with Poundland’s profits up 50% and Aldi’s more than doubled. But what constitutes a value retailer?
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OpinionComment: An IPO filing for Poundland will need to be well thought out
This week, Poundland announced strong results, with sales rising 15% to £880 million and pre-tax profits growing 29% to £23.1 million for the year to March 31.
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NewsHeron Foods posts 5.1% like-for-like rise as pre-tax profit falls
Frozen food discounter Heron Foods recorded a 5.1% increase in like-for-like sales but profits almost halved last year.
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OpinionComment: Aldi’s broad appeal will fuel more growth
It would be all too easy for rivals to dismiss the presence of lobster tails on Aldi’s burgeoning product list as a PR gimmick.
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NewsPoundland targets more than 1,000 stores in Europe
Poundland aims to open more than 1,000 stores in Europe under its Dealz fascia as it plans to launch on the continent within the next 18 months.
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NewsPoundland makes 'tremendous progress' as EBITDA soars 15.6%
Poundland’s EBITDA surged 15.6% to £45.4m last year as the single-price retailer aims to open more than 1,000 stores in the UK.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Poundland, Argos and Topshop
Retail news round-up September 27, 2013: Poundland plans 11 new Dealz shops in Ireland; Argos to hire 10,000 Christmas workers; and Topshop permanently banned from using Rihanna’s image
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AnalysisAnalysis: Property - The reality behind the headlines
Retail Week reports all the agenda-setting retail property stories. Laura Heywood asks experts from the UK’s leading property developers about the reality behind the headlines.
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NewsRetailers offer 12,000 training places for young unemployed
The big four are among 100 businesses from across the food and grocery sector that have pledged to reduce youth unemployment.
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AnalysisIndependence Day: Seven ways America changed UK retail
As Americans get out their flags and fire up their barbeques in celebration of their independence, Retail Week looks at how the US has helped mould UK retail.
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NewsPoundland opens 11 stores in 11 days as it breaks the 450-store barrier
Poundland is opening 11 shops in 11 days as part of an expansion programme in which the retailer will open more than 50 stores this year.
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NewsUS luxury retailer Neiman Marcus takes first steps towards float
US luxury retailer Neiman Marcus aims to raise up to $100m as it takes up a delayed IPO.
