All General merchandise articles – Page 91
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OpinionMike Ashley looks match-fit to tackle the value sector
If he can do with general merchandise what he has done in sportswear and fashion, Mike Ashley could be about to move up into the value sector’s Premier League.
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NewsAo.com reports pre-tax loss of £2.9m as Europe business hit by start-up costs
Ao.com has posted a pre-tax loss of £2.9m for the year as its European business was hit by a start-up loss of £8m after its launch in Germany.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco Clubcard, Douglas cosmetics and pop-ups
Retail news round-up on June 2, 2015: Tesco Clubcard value slashed,cosmetics retailer Douglas sold to CVC and 3.4m pop-up shops in UK by 2017
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OpinionComment: Economic reports should be approached with caution
There are so many factors affecting retail at present that basing predictions on the latest economic reports can prove somewhat precarious.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet appoints Darren Shapland as chairman
Former Carpetright chief executive Darren Shapland will join etailer Notonthehighstreet.com as its new chairman later this month.
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NewsSnow & Rock Group sold to Cotswold Outdoor owner AS Adventure Group
AS Adventure Group has stepped up its interest in UK retail by snapping up the Snow & Rock Group from LGV Capital for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsMike Ashley enters discount sector with launch of Mega Value store
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has launched a discount store as he makes his first foray into the general merchandising and discounting sector.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, M&S and Mike Ashley
Retail news round-up on June 1, 2015: Morrisons braced for shareholder revolt, M&S’ biggest private investor sells shares, Mike Ashley launches discount store and more.
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NewsFindel to keep hold of Kitbag business as it decides not to sell
Home shopping group Findel has decided not to sell its sports retail business Kitbag following a strategic review.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Sports Direct, B&M and more
Retail news round-up on May 29, 2015: Amazon plans to launch range of own-brand food products, Sports Direct’s pre-tax profits ahead of expectations, B&M snaps up 12 B&Q stores and more…
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NewsB&M boss says results prove it can be a success outside its heartland
B&M boss Simon Arora says its success in the South has proved doubters wrong and that customers countrywide enjoy hunting for bargains.
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NewsB&M eyes further expansion after 30% lift in full-year sales
Value retailer B&M has swung back into the black in its first year as a listed company as its “rapid” store expansion plan boosted sales by 30%.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco and Marks & Spencer
Retail news round-up on May 28, 2015: Philip Marshall QC to act in Tesco profits legal case, Tesco partners with Weve, M&S execs get small payout from share scheme
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NewsLiam Gallagher's Pretty Green expands with six House of Fraser concessions
Fashion retailer and brand Pretty Green has lifted the lid on six concessions opening at House of Fraser stores across the UK.
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NewsRetail sales volumes surge in May as growth expectations hit 27-year high
British retail sales are “bounding ahead” as expectations for sales next month hit their highest level for 27 years, according to the CBI.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Target continues to outperform rivals
As the first-quarter financial results roll in, America’s retail giants are once again split among winners and losers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does the UK's drop into deflation mean for retailers?
Britain has fallen into deflation for the first time in more than half a century, driven by falling fuel costs and the grocery price war.
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NewsMothercare halves losses but total sales slip in challenging conditions
Mothercare has halved its statutory loss before tax from £26.3m to £13.1m as it makes “good progress” with its turnaround.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, supermarket pricing probe and Target
Retail news round-up on May 21, 2015: John Lewis plans shop-in-shop, Which? reveals more details of grocery probe, Target sees 52% jump in Q1 profits
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AnalysisHow Marks & Spencer plans to ensure continued profit momentum
After revealing a healthy lift in full-year profits, Retail Week looks at how M&S plans to continue the momentum.