All General merchandise articles – Page 170
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OpinionCost cut or invest? The WHSmith choice
John Ryan writes about store design, visual merchandising and what makes things sell in-store - across every area of retail.
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NewsHalfords partners with Olympic Cycle champion Victoria Pendelton
Halfords has partnered with World and Olympic Cycle champion Victoria Pendelton to design an exclusive range of women’s bikes.
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NewsRetail sales suffer steepest fall in three years, says CBI
Retail sales suffered their biggest fall in three years in January, according to the CBI Distributives Trades Survey.
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NewsPast Times buyer unlikely
Collapsed gift retailer Past Times is unlikely to be salvaged out of administration as KPMG embarks on a store closure strategy, it is understood.
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NewsWHSmith top line expected to rise over the next five years
WHSmith is expected return to revenue growth over the next five years as it benefits from improved margin mix and overseas expansion.
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NewsHawkins Bazaar back in the game
The owner of Hawkins Bazaar, Primary Capital – which bought back the business out of administration last week – plans to revive the toy retailer by focusing on concessions and online as it appoints a new chief executive.
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NewsWHSmith posts 5% like-for-like fall
WHSmith said it delivered a “resilient” performance despite a 5% drop in like-for-likes over the 21 weeks to January 21.
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NewsHawkins Bazaar bought by former owner Primary Capital
Hawkins Bazaar has been bought out of administration by its former owner Primary Capital, it is understood.
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NewsFormer Woolies staff share £68m payout
Former Woolworths employees have won compensation totalling £68m after being made redundant when the retailer collapsed in 2008.
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News99p Stores' £60m price tag
Single-price retailer 99p Stores is considering selling the business for £60m.
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OpinionVertical expansion increases margins
Michael Poynor is managing director of Retail Expertise where he consults with retailers on operational, strategic and financial projects.
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NewsArgos cuts or freezes 11,000 prices
Argos has frozen or cut 11,000 prices in its new catalogue, which will be distributed from tomorrow.
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Massmart reports sales increase
Retail and wholesale group Massmart has reported that sales rose 15% to R31.6bn (£2.56bn) during the first half to the end of December 2011. Like-for-likes increased 9.2% during the same period.The announcement follows several price promotions during the half, triggered by Walmart’s acquisition of a 51%majority stake in June 2011, ...
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OpinionTesco has tripped up but it will fight back
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsBlacks set to be back in the black within a year
JD Sports Fashion chairman Peter Cowgill aims to turn a profit at Blacks in the next financial year.
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OpinionDuddy must stop Argos’s slide
News editor Nicola is has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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OpinionRetailers hold firm as Tesco tailspins
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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AnalysisImproving customer service
Ensuring top-rate customer service can be a challenge at the best of times, but it’s doubly difficult in the new year post-Sales lull. Liz Morrell looks at how to solve the problem.
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NewsHobbycraft makes two senior appointments
Arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft has made two top appointments after hiring senior executives from Waterstones and Pets at Home.
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OpinionRetail skills are engine of success
Retailers’ customer-focus and skillset make them perfectly placed to diversify, says David Wild.