All General merchandise articles – Page 81
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AnalysisPoundland reports 26% dive in first-half profits: What the analysts say
Pre-tax profits plunged 26% at Poundland. The value retailer blamed higher costs and currency issues. This is what the analyst said.
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OpinionOpinion: B&M has earned its place in battle of the discounters
Value retailer B&M this week posted results that underpin its position as one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK.
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NewsMothercare half-year pre-tax profits more than double
Mothercare has reported a more than doubling of half-year pre-tax profits as its turnaround plan begins to have impact.
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NewsPoundland first-half profits drop 26% but total sales rise
Poundland has blamed higher costs and currency movements for the 26% dive in its underlying half-year profits.
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AnalysisB&M half-year revenues and profits surge: What the analysts say
B&M has recorded strong sales and profit growth in its second half as its rate of store expansion hits record levels. Here is what the analysts say.
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OpinionFour ways Prime Pantry will remodel Amazon's supplier relationships
The UK launch of grocery delivery service Pantry signals a shift in Amazon’s focus on the supply chain as well as customer focus.
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OpinionOpinion: Will John Lewis' Britishness be lost in translation in Holland?
Do store-in-stores in de Bijenkorf give adequate space for John Lewis to sell itself to Dutch consumers not used to mixing homewares and fashion?
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NewsAmazon slashes price of Prime membership to £59 ahead of Black Friday
Amazon has slashed the annual subscription fee of Prime membership as it seeks to steal a march on rivals ahead of Black Friday.
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OpinionLife will get worse for bricks-and-mortar retailers who do not embrace tech
As online-only stores seek to establish a physical presence in retail, the importance of staying on top of the latest technology should not be forgotten.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The British retailers that are cashing in on Singles' Day
Alibaba says this year’s Singles’ Day was the largest in its history as it processed £9.4bn across the day, but which British retailers cashed in?
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AnalysisAnalysis: The battle of the retail Christmas ads commences
The Christmas ad competition is on to win shoppers’ seasonal spend. Here are some of the retailers’ approaches adopted for this year’s campaigns.
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OpinionOpinion: Sainsbury’s resilience is key for future growth
The latest results from Sainsbury’s demonstate that its plans are working despite the strong headwinds facing the grocery market.
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NewsCard Factory nine-month sales up 7.9% after new stores boost
Card Factory has revealed its nine-month sales rose 7.9% helped by new store openings and its growing online business.
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NewsPoundland launches first TV ad campaign in Christmas push
Poundland is launching its first TV advertising campaign as part of a major marketing push ahead of the crucial Christmas trading period.
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NewsRetail Diary: Pigs might fly and the Tesco job that will tie you in knots
Pigs might fly as a cider company pilots playful drones, Tesco’s job will leave you tied up in knots and the choppy waters facing a surfing brand.
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AnalysisPeople moves: Rob Collins takes Waitrose helm and Michael Sharp exits
All change across the retail sector as Rob Collins steps up at Waitrose, Michael Sharp departs Debenhams and Roger Burnley joins Asda.
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OpinionComment: Time to dump Black Friday and commit to Singles’ Day
New retail red-letter days such as Singles’ Day should be encouraged but they should meet shoppers’ needs and build value for retailers.
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NewsAmazon offers free same-day delivery to Prime members in Southeast
Amazon has launched same-day delivery to Prime members across 1 million items in London and parts of Hertfordshire and Berkshire.
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OpinionM&S margin focus pays off but sales growth is still needed
M&S interim results reveal growth in both ecommerce and food, but general merchandise sees its fifth year of like-for-like decline.
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NewsAsda in radical rethink over Black Friday involvement
Asda has radically rethought its Black Friday strategy and is likely to massively dial down its involvement in the promotional frenzy.