All General merchandise articles – Page 66
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NewsSainsbury's £1.4bn acquisition of Argos approved by competition watchdog
Sainsbury’s £1.4bn acquisition of Argos owner Home Retail Group has moved a step closer after being approved by the competition authorities.
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NewsAgenda: Updates from Apple, McColl's and the latest consumer confidence data
Retail Week looks to the next seven days with updates from Apple and McColl’s, plus the latest consumer confidence data all on the agenda.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retailers are capitalising on the hot weather
The weather is every retailers’ favourite excuse, but some have been making the most of the heat and the marketing opportunities it brings.
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NewsWHSmith pledges to pass on savings to some airport customers
WHSmith has pledged to pass on savings to some non-EU-bound travellers at its airport branches following last year’s revelations over VAT.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What factors are really affecting footfall?
Footfall has declined at its sharpest rate since 2014, but what are the significant factors at play and what should retailers expect next?
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NewsWaitrose and John Lewis sales rise as wedding season kicks in
Sales at Waitrose and John Lewis have risen with the arrival of seasonable warm weather, with women’s formalwear the star performer.
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NewsNine out of 10 UK retail sales “touch” bricks-and-mortar stores
Nine out of every 10 retail transactions in the UK “touch” a bricks-and-mortar shop, new research on consumer behaviour has revealed.
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NewsArcadia may attempt block of BHS administrator appointment
Arcadia may try to block the appointment of a second administrator to collapsed chain BHS because it believes it would be a waste of creditors’ money.
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NewsBHS: First tranche of stores to close this week – full list
Administrators of the collapsed department store chain BHS will close the first stores this Saturday as stock runs out, with the first 20 located all around the UK.
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AnalysisFootfall declines at sharpest rate in more than two years
Footfall in June fell 2.8% year-on-year, the sharpest decline since February 2014, as shoppers reacted to the EU referendum result.
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AnalysisAnalysis: China – the secrets to retail success in cracking the market
China is a tempting growth proposition for many retailers, but they need to take a very savvy approach when it comes to expanding there.
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NewsSteinhoff faces pressure to up offer for Poundland as investor grows stake
Steinhoff could be forced to increase its offer for Poundland after rival shareholder Elliott Advisors upped its stake to 13.2%.
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NewsAgenda: Conviviality full-years plus footfall and retail sales figures
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with full-year figures from Conviviality, plus the latest footfall and retail sales data all on the agenda.
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NewsB&M like-for-likes flat but full-year profits remain on track
Value retailer B&M posted flat like-for-likes in its first quarter but new store openings have boosted its total sales.
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NewsMothercare blames 'unseasonable' weather as UK sales fall
Mothercare has blamed “unseasonable” weather on a fall in first-quarter UK sales, but like-for-likes rose as its turnaround effort continues.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will Steinhoff's Poundland swoop play out in the sector?
South African retail giant Steinhoff looks to have finally secured a major European target this year with its swoop for Poundland set to go ahead.
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OpinionAnalysis: Four key strategies for retailers as they prepare for Brexit
Uncertainty will be a feature of the retail landscape for months to come as the timeframe and structure of the UK’s EU exit become clear.
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NewsPoundland chairman talks up growth opportunities under new owner Steinhoff
Poundland’s chairman has said he believes its staff should be “pleased” with Steinhoff’s takeover as it offers growth opportunities.
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NewsM&S boss Rowe warns 7,000 staff could face pay cuts amid 'tough decisions'
New Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe has warned that pay for 7,000 workers could be cut as he grapples with “tough decisions” at the helm.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG June Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Retail sales rose 0.2% in June, although like-for-likes fell, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. Here’s our sector by sector breakdown.