All General merchandise articles – Page 215
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Costco to invest in New South Wales expansion
Costco – the US-based international chain of membership warehouses selling food, general merchandise and electricals – plans to invest Aus$120m (£59.8m) in expanding into New South Wales, Australia.It will open its first discount warehouse in the region at Auburn in western Sydney. Costco, which may open more stores in the ...
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NewsHalfords remains cautious despite sales rise
Halfords like-for-likes increased 1.3 per cent in the 13 weeks to June 27 as the bikes and car maintenance retailer benefited from strong multi channel growth.
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NewsFashion sales suffer as swine flu rocks consumer confidence
Retail like-for-like sales were down 4.1 per cent in the week ending July 19 as swine flu shook consumer confidence.
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NewsQD unveils new blueprint for stores
Value chain QD Stores has remodelled its Aylesbury shop in Buckinghamshire and will roll out the design to all new stores.
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NewsEx-Woolworths director takes charge at Crew
Crew Clothing has hired a new management team as founder Alastair Parker-Swift steps aside to focus on the brand strategy and expansion of the business.
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PetSmart considers expanding its services
PetSmart, America’s largest pet store chain, is considering an expansion into in-home services, including dog walking and setting up home aquariums, in an effort to distinguish itself from retailers such as Wal-Mart.PetSmart is in the early stages of developing ways to provide the services, according to the retailer’s new chief ...
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NewsTraditional toys to sell well this Christmas, says Hamleys
Barbie, Lego and Transformers are among the traditional toys being touted as big sellers this Christmas by iconic toy retailer Hamleys.
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NewsArgos set to hike prices 5%
Argos is expected to increase its prices by 5 per cent in its new catalogue, as the retailer is hit by the decline of sterling against the dollar.
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NewsInstore reports uplift but expects tough trading
Poundstretcher owner Instore has enjoyed an uplift in trade with the sunny weather but warned that the positive trend does not yet signal a turnaround for the retailer.
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NewsThe Entertainer hires ex-Woolworths man
Toy chain The Entertainer has appointed former Woolworths head of retail operations Nick Hargreaves to the same position.
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NewsWyevale head poached for Hamleys restructure
Hamleys has poached Wyevale head of home Laura Olver as part of a restructure of the business.
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NewsMothercare reports strong first quarter
Like-for-like sales at maternity specialist Mothercare’s core UK business climbed 5.1 per cent in the first quarter.
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NewsHot weather sends retail sales down
Last week’s hot weather hit retail footfall and sent general merchandisers’ sales down for a second week running.
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Seven & I reports a 28 per cent slump in profits
The country’s largest retailer Seven & I reported a 28 per cent slump in profits to ¥23.7bn (£146.9m) in the three months to the end of May as the country feels the full force of the recession.Sales at the retailer, which operates the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, Ito-Yokado supermarkets fascia ...
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NewsNext Directory to sell Hamleys toys for Christmas
Next Directory is to sell Hamleys toys in its Christmas catalogue alongside its existing gadgets and gift ranges.
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Kmart launches money-off initiative for the unemployed
Kmart has launched a money-off initiative for the unemployed in its original home state of Michigan.The general merchandiser’s Smart Assist Savings Scheme entitles the jobless to discounts of 20 per cent on own-label basics such as baby products, groceries and toilet roll.Shoppers registered as unemployed are entitled to discount cards ...