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NewsPoundland situation condemned as ‘unexpected, unwanted and wholly avoidable’
The possibility of a break-up of Poundland has been greeted with dismay at the value retailer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsToys 36% cheaper than in 1996, even as other retail prices have doubled
Santa isn’t any worse off on his toy bill than he was in the 90s, despite the price of Christmas dinner and other retail categories more than doubling since then, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsArgos debuts new ‘more intuitive’ store layout
Argos has opened its newly refurbished Perry Barr store with a fresh design catering to “how customers shop today”.
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NewsHalfords sales boosted by warm summer weather
Halfords boss Henry Birch says the retailer is entering the second half with “confidence” after warm summer weather boosted sales across the business.
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NewsMiniso secures lease for HMV’s Oxford Street flagship
Chinese lifestyle retailer Miniso has secured the lease for HMV’s Oxford Street flagship after the entertainment retailer revealed plans to shut up shop last week.
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NewsAmerican Golf targeted by cyber criminals
Specialist retailer American Golf has become the latest retailer to come under attack from hackers.
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NewsPoundland owner bolsters board as sale talks continue
The owner of Poundland has appointed a trio of restructuring experts to the retailer’s board ahead of a potential sale.
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NewsPoundland in talks with Irish property firm over rescue deal
Poundland is reportedly in talks with Irish firm Martin Property Group about a rescue deal after owners Gordon Brothers put it up for sale.
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NewsPoundland pilots new in-store model as like-for-likes climb further
Value retailer Poundland is trying out a new in-store approach to general merchandise and clothing as like-for-likes advance, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJoybuy launches promos blitz in direct competition with Amazon
Online retailer Joybuy has unveiled a Flash Deals promotion in a direct challenge to Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days.
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NewsAndy Bond links up with Poundland management team in buyout bid
Retail veteran Andy Bond has teamed up with the management of value retailer Poundland to pitch a management buy-out of the value retailer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJohn Lewis unveils raft of partners in ‘immersive retail’ push
Department store group John Lewis has raised the curtain on new and expanded partnerships as it seeks to create “vibrant, must-visit destinations”.
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AnalysisBowling, burgers and shuffleboard: Inside Croatia’s revamped Split shopping centre
Split is best known for its coastline and historic old town, but City Centre One is putting Croatian retail on the map following a €22m transformation. Retail Week toured the centre and spoke to owner CC Real about the country’s retail landscape.
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NewsPoundland recovery ‘gathers momentum’ as like-for-likes rise
Value retailer Poundland has notched up strong growth in its final quarter, “re-establishing it as a viable and profitable company”.
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NewsPoundland owner mulls selling Irish arm separately
Poundland owner Gordon Brothers is reportedly mulling over selling the retailer and Dealz, its Irish business, separately.
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NewsPoundstretcher owner Fortress mulls Poundland takeover
The owner of UK value brand Poundstretcher Fortress Investment Group is reportedly in early talks about acquiring Poundland from Gordon Brothers.
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NewsThe Works accused of swaying shareholder vote in fallout
The Works has been accused of attempting to sway a shareholder vote at its AGM by an activist investor.
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NewsDobbies back in the black as growth strategy kicks in
Garden centre group Dobbies has returned to profit in its latest financial year, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsThe Entertainer relaunches ‘sleeping giant’ Meccano brand
Employee owned toys specialist The Entertainer is to relaunch the iconic Meccano brand next week as it seeks to key into rising demand for construction toys, Retail Week can reveal.