All Value articles – Page 40
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NewsPoundstretcher hires Richard Kirk as new chief executive
Poundstretcher has appointed former Peacocks boss Richard Kirk as its new chief executive.
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NewsWolfson: Recession won't knock consumer confidence
Next boss believes GDP figures will be adjusted to show growth and Jubilee will deliver sales boost.
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AnalysisRetailers and landlords: Lease conflict time bomb
Retailers and landlords remain in disputes over pre-packs, downscaling, and now monthly rents. Meanwhile, a lease time bomb is ticking, warns Mark Faithfull. However, it could spell good news for retailers.
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NewsFormer Morrisons director Richard Lancaster joins Poundland
Former Morrisons corporate marketing and operations director Richard Lancaster is to join Poundland.
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AnalysisProfile: Aziz Tayub, Poundstretcher owner, chairman and chief executive
He may shun the spotlight, but the Poundstretcher boss has drawn the industry’s attention with plans to expand into the Middle East.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How attractive is the Middle East to retailers?
The Middle East has long been an attractive proposition for retailers – a rapidly growing consumer base and shoppers who aren’t afraid of parting with cash have made sure of that.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Poundstretcher feel the heat as it expands to the Middle East?
Poundstretcher’s imminent move into the Middle East is bold, making it the first UK value variety store to be truly international, as rivals such as Poundland and 99p Stores have only ventured as far as Ireland.
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NewsPoundstretcher on expansion trail as it spots ‘gap in market’
Value retailer Poundstretcher is pursuing an ambitious expansion strategy as it aims for a total of 900 UK stores and prepares to debut overseas in the Middle East.
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NewsPoundworld buys 15 Peacocks stores
Single-price retailer Poundworld has acquired 15 former Peacocks stores in the south of England as it expands across the UK.
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NewsPoundland acquires eight Peacocks stores
Single price point retailer Poundland has confirmed it has acquired eight former Peacocks shops and is in discussions to take on more.
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NewsPoundstretcher: Taking advantage of gap left by Woolworths?
Has the value retailer made the right moves to take advantage of the gap left by Woolworths?
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NewsIceland buys Peacocks stores as value retailers size up the estate
Iceland has bought seven former Peacocks stores from the value fashion retailer’s administrator KPMG.
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NewsPoundland accepts American Express to attract middle class shoppers
Single price point retailer Poundland will accept American Express cards in all 385 stores from today to better serve its growing affluent customer base.
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AnalysisRetail’s work record under fire
Retail’s role in helping young people into work is under fire amid accusations of exploitation and pressure to make people do unpaid work, but protesters miss the point, reports Alex Lawson.
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NewsGovernment drops benefit sanctions from work experience scheme
Pressure from retailers has caused the government to backtrack and remove sanctions on Work Experience participants.
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NewsHMV reviews work experience scheme as Asda drawn into row
HMV is reviewing its unpaid work placements following the row over the Government’s Work Experience scheme.
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NewsPoundland pulls out of government work scheme
Poundland has withdrawn from the government’s controversial work programme after media pressure has put the scheme under the spotlight.
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NewsValue retailer QD Stores targets online
Value retailer QD Stores will launch a fully transactional mobile-optimised website in time for Christmas.
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NewsPoundstretcher pounces to snap up 18 Ugo stores
UPDATED: Value retailer Poundstretcher has confirmed it has bought fledgling discount grocer Ugo, as revealed by Retail-Week.com this morning
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AnalysisIt’s a wrap: Christmas performance revealed
Christmas is over and many retailers’ hangovers were often less painful than anticipated, but was it really better than expected? Charlotte Hardie reports.