All General merchandise articles – Page 123
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OpinionComment: Little sign that M&S general merchandise can match food excellence
Marks & Spencer set out a new framework for apparel last year, built around a quality charter for customers, but has it worked?
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NewsMothercare UK like-for-likes flat as worldwide sales dip
Mothercare group network sales dipped 2.5% in its fourth quarter as its UK business showed some improvement with flat like-for-likes.
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NewsWHSmith first half profits rise as cost-cutting continues
WHSmith pre-tax profit rose 3% to £69m despite like-for-like sales falling 4% in its first half as cost saving continues at the business.
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NewsFirst round bids for Kiddicare expected by end of month
First round bids for Morrisons-owned maternity specialist Kiddicare are expected by the end of the month.
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NewsShop price deflation lowest since 2006 as retailers keep their offer sharp
Shop price inflation deflated for the eleventh consecutive month in March, dropping 1.7%, as retailers kept their prices sharp amid stiff competition.
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NewsComment: A sense of mission – Aldi has it and Tesco needs to reassert it
Many moons ago, in the late 1990s and in contrast to today’s Kantar data, the big grocers were motoring.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The top 10 fastest-growing retailers in the UK, 2014
The second annual Zolfo Cooper Growth Retailer Report, produced in association with Retail Week, highlights the businesses that have excelled in increasing profits in the UK.
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NewsAmerican Eagle launches fasion range for dogs, or does it?
American Eagle, the US fashion retailer, seems to have launched a fashion range for dogs and their owners with its American Beagle label.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to offer online order collection from 4,300 locations in France
Marks & Spencer is to tap into a network of 4,300 online order collection points in France as it increasingly adopts a multichannel approach to international expansion.
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NewsPoundstretcher eyes growth in Africa as it builds presence in Zambia
Poundstretcher has opened a second store in Zambia this week as it seeks to expand in the region.
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NewsWHSmith travel boss joins Kate Swann at SSP
Simon Smith, the managing director of WHSmith’s travel division, has been appointed chief executive of SSP UK & Ireland, joining his former boss Kate Swann who left the retailer last year to head up the travel retail franchisee.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ultimo and WHSmith Ireland
Retail news round-up on April 2, 2014: Ultimo inks deal with House of Fraser; WHSmith’s Irish bookstores see profits jump.
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NewsFindel sales up as it expects 'substantial' pre-tax profit growth
Express Gifts owner Findel revealed sales jumped 5% in its full year as it expects profits to be “substantially” ahead year on year.
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NewsArgos creates 'destiny' shopping as it launches digital crystal balls in store
Argos is set to launch a digital ‘crystal ball’ in store that can determine what a customer wants to buy before they know it themselves.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Bhs, Elverys, Findel and more
Retail news round-up on April 1, 2014: Sir Philip Green targets 50 Bhs food stores by September, Sports Direct loses bid for Elverys, Express Gifts owner Findel full-year sales up 5% and Card Factory to float on the stock market
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OpinionComment: Restructuring in retail – the foundation on which IPOs are built
With the window for retail IPOs now well and truly open, at least for the time being, the list of potential floats now appears to stretch out well into the second half of 2014.
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AnalysisAt a glance: B&M Bargains' German retail acquisition JA Woll Handels
Value chain B&M Bargains has bought a majority stake in German discount group JA Woll Handels. Retail Week takes a look at the business.
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AnalysisThe Toy Store: What retailers need to know
The Toy Store, whch is based in the Gulf region, is planning to launch in the UK. Retail Week takes a look at the business and who it is.
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GalleryIn pictures: Pets at Home unveils new store format for dogs
Pets at Home has launched a new premium pet store format especially for dogs called Barkers which features a dog spa with Reiki massage.
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NewsPets at Home founder reveals his children created brand
Pets at Home founder Anthony Preston (centre) celebrated at the London Stock Exchange as the company he created 23 years ago successfully floated.