All General merchandise articles – Page 138
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GalleryIn pictures: Argos top 10 Christmas toys list dominated by interactive play
Argos’s top 10 toys for Christmas list is dominated by interactive toys, such as the new Furby, Disney’s talking Sofia doll and a Flying Fairy.
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GalleryIn pictures: Royal baby fever - M&S, Mamas & Papas and Liberty cash in
Retailers are aiming to make the most of the opportunity provided by the royal baby to draw customers and lift sentiment with some even throwing parties in their stores.
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NewsElectric car manufacturer Tesla to open store in Westfield London
Electric car manufacturer Tesla is to open a store at Westfield London, Retail Week understands.
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NewsWilkinson full-year performance below expectations despite 21% profit surge
Wilkinson, the value retailer, said full-year earnings have come in below expectations despite pre-tax profit surging 21% to £27.5m.
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NewsMothercare mulls sale of Early Learning Centre
Mothercare is mulling a sale of its Early Learning Centre (ELC) chain as it aims to return its UK business to profitability by 2015.
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AnalysisIn numbers: How the heatwave is impacting sales
Retail Week takes a look at the bestsellers across the sector as the heat impacts on retail sales.
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NewsModelZone's wholesale business acquired out of administration by rival Ripmax
Collapsed model retailer ModelZone’s wholesale business Amerang has been acquired by rival firm Ripmax.
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NewsHalfords to sell CCTV cameras and alarms as it enters home security market
Halfords has entered into the DIY home security market as it prepares to sell CCTV cameras and alarm systems.
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NewsSainsbury's to introduce By Sainsbury's brand into general merchandise ranges
Sainsbury’s is to introduce its By Sainsbury’s brand into its general merchandise products from next month.
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NewsPoundstretcher relaunches website as it acquires former Comet and Dreams stores
Poundstretcher has relaunched its transactional website and is expanding its property estate after acquiring former Dreams and Comet stores.
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NewsHalfords reveals 7.5% jump in like-for-likes in first quarter
Halfords group like-for-likes rose 7.5% during the first quarter against weak comparables as it implements its £100m Getting into Gear strategy.
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Analysis
Marks & Spencer's first quarter: What the analysts say
Marks & Spencer has today reported a 0.3% rise in like-for-like sales for the 13 weeks to June 29. Retail Week summarises what the analysts say about the performance.
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NewsMarks & Spencer like-for-likes up 0.3% driven by food business
Marks & Spencer has recorded a 0.3% rise in like-for-like sales in its first quarter driven by food, while general merchandise made some progress.
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NewsWHSmith trials franchising to expand its store network
WHSmith has started a trial franchising of its brand to independent newsagents in a bid to expand its network.
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NewsHamleys gives babies the spa treatment with must-have Christmas gift set
By nature, babies are demanding but it seems they expect more from their parents than ever before, judging by this baby spa set.
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NewsRetail finance directors to hold business rates summit
Finance directors from some of the UK’s largest retailers are set to hammer out proposals for an overhaul of the business rates system.
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NewsDisney Store back in the black as online and Oxford Street store sales grow
The Disney Store, the UK retail arm of the global empire, has returned to the black and revealed a pre-tax profit of £370,000 in its full-year report and accounts.
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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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AnalysisAnalysis: Card Factory - the up-for-sale greetings card retailer at a glance
Card Factory is attracting the attention of private equity houses after owner Charterhouse put the greetings card retailer up for sale. Retail Week takes a look at the Card Factory business.
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NewsCard Factory sale attracts private equity interest
Private equity houses are circling value greetings card retailer Card Factory after its owner pushed ahead with a sale, it is understood.