All General merchandise articles – Page 68
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NewsWilko bounces back with 'year of recovery' as profits shoot up
Wilko’s profits before tax have risen 15% in what the company has hailed a “year of recovery” following a “challenging” few years.
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OpinionOpinion: Radical insolvency review could ensure more retailer rescues
As insolvency laws come under greater scrutiny than ever following high profile collapses, what might come of the review into the framework?
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NewsSir Philip Green demands apology for 'shocking and offensive' remarks
Sir Philip Green has labelled an MP’s remarks about the behaviour of Arcadia directors and the Green family “shocking and offensive”, demanding an apology.
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NewsBrexit prompts consumer confidence crash as recession fears loom
Consumer confidence has crashed following the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, according to the latest YouGov/CEBR index.
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NewsBHS: MP Frank Field demands 'a very large cheque from the Green family'
Frank Field MP told Arcadia directors today that “a very large cheque from the Green family” was necessary to fill BHS’s pension black hole.
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NewsBHS: Fraudster denies claims he said Green would not sell to rivals
Claims that Sir Philip Green would not sell BHS to a rival because he wanted to preserve his reputation have been denied.
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NewsSteinhoff ups stake in Poundland despite Brexit fears over bid
Steinhoff has upped its stake in Poundland despite rethinking a takeover bid in light of Brexit and the value retailer’s recent financial performance.
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NewsRichard Caring claims he is owed £850,000 after BHS collapse
Richard Caring has sought to distance himself from BHS’ leadership, claiming that his companies were left with £850,000 of debt when it collapsed.
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OpinionOpinion: Brexit blues for retail as investors fret over impact
The least surprising thing about last week’s vote for the UK to leave the European Union was the impact that it had on retailers’ shares.
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DataBrexit: How retail share prices reacted to the EU referendum result
The shock decision of British voters to leave the EU prompted turmoil on the stock market. Here’s how retail shares fared.
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AnalysisBrexit: Will sterling's fall push up retail costs and lead to price rises?
What effect will the disrupted value of the pound have on the retail industry in the wake of the UK’s decision to leave the EU?
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NewsBrexit: Retail chiefs must lead in the creation of a prosperous future
The immediate reverberations of one of the most unexpected results in British political history are as shocking as they are inevitable.
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NewsRetail diary: PetSmart digs its claws in as Djokovic hits up Uniqlo
PetSmart uncovers the secret life of pets, Tesco’s board are left feeling under the weather and Novak Djokovic hits up Uniqlo just in time for Wimbledon.
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NewsLive Blog: Retail reacts as UK votes to leave the EU
UK voters have had their say and opted to leave the European Union. Follow all the reaction from the retail industry here:
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OpinionOpinion: The subscription economy is redefining retail customer engagement
Modern consumers choosing to subscribe to services rather than own products is rewriting the rule book on customer engagement.
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NewsHobbycraft targets Greater London with roll-out of small-format stores
Hobbycraft boss said smaller stores have allowed the business to access the London market and it is aiming to open 30 more in the capital by 2019.
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NewsHobbycraft sales and profits boosted by new stores and online offer
Hobbycraft has posted a healthy jump in annual sales and profits helped by website improvements, new stores and a focus on value.
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GalleryStore gallery: Argos unveils its top picks for toys this Christmas
This Christmas, children’s wish lists will be inspired by the latest Star Wars movie, timeless classics and the surging popularity of robotics.
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OpinionOpinion: The timing is right for Steinhoff's move on Poundland
South African retail group Steinhoff failed to pounce on Home Retail and Darty earlier this year, but is now chasing a Poundland acquisition.
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NewsDarty profits and sales rocket ahead of Fnac takeover
London-listed electricals retailer Darty said its retail profits advanced 24% to €93.1m ahead of Fnac’s tabled takeover of the business.