All General merchandise articles
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NewsGordon Brothers stands by its approach on Poundland
Investor Gordon Brothers has defended its ownership record at troubled value retailer Poundland.
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NewsPoundland founder rules himself out of 11th-hour bid to save retailer
Poundland founder Steve Smith told Retail Week the retailer’s filing last week of a notice to appoint administrators would present “a problem” for any 11th-hour bidders looking to save the stricken brand.
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NewsArgos ‘energised’ as earnings rise ahead of sale
General merchandise giant Argos has improved full-year earnings ahead of its sale by Sainsbury’s, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsGovernment ‘keeping options open’ over potential Poundland collapse
The business secretary has signalled the government is ready to take action against Poundland’s US owner if they feel the retailer is wrongly forced to shutter.
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NewsThe Range and Wilko owner reports record revenue following Homebase acquisition
CDS Superstores, owner of The Range, Wilko, and Homebase, has reported record revenue following the acquisition of Homebase, Retail Week can reveal.
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VideoArgos showcases new ‘A Christmas Carol’ inspired ad with brand mascots
Argos has released its 2026 Christmas advert, taking inspiration from Charles Dickens’s iconic “A Christmas Carol”.
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Opinion‘A stench hangs over Poundland’s demise’
After the value retailer filed an intention to appoint administrators, questions are being asked of owner Gordon Brothers about why it ended up in such a parlous position, says George MacDonald
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NewsBurnham says government ‘ready to support’ Poundland workers
The prime minister also called for answers about why owners of the business would turn down an offer that would have saved jobs.
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NewsPoundland files notice of intention to appoint administrators
Value retailer Poundland looks poised to be put into administration, barring any last minute deal.
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NewsCDS Superstores invests in Wilko’s marketplace with new partnership
CDS Superstores, owner of Wilko, The Range and Homebase, is investing in Wilko’s marketplace and digital infrastructure in collaboration with Mirakl.
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NewsPoundland owner restricts retailer’s access to funding
Gordon Brothers, the owner of Poundland, has limited the value retailer’s access to financing, further raising fears of an administration, Retail Week understands.
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NewsPoundland situation condemned as ‘unexpected, unwanted and wholly avoidable’
The possibility of a break-up of Poundland has been greeted with dismay at the value retailer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsToys 36% cheaper than in 1996, even as other retail prices have doubled
Santa isn’t any worse off on his toy bill than he was in the 90s, despite the price of Christmas dinner and other retail categories more than doubling since then, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsArgos debuts new ‘more intuitive’ store layout
Argos has opened its newly refurbished Perry Barr store with a fresh design catering to “how customers shop today”.
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NewsHalfords sales boosted by warm summer weather
Halfords boss Henry Birch says the retailer is entering the second half with “confidence” after warm summer weather boosted sales across the business.
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NewsMiniso secures lease for HMV’s Oxford Street flagship
Chinese lifestyle retailer Miniso has secured the lease for HMV’s Oxford Street flagship after the entertainment retailer revealed plans to shut up shop last week.
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NewsAmerican Golf targeted by cyber criminals
Specialist retailer American Golf has become the latest retailer to come under attack from hackers.
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NewsPoundland owner bolsters board as sale talks continue
The owner of Poundland has appointed a trio of restructuring experts to the retailer’s board ahead of a potential sale.
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NewsPoundland in talks with Irish property firm over rescue deal
Poundland is reportedly in talks with Irish firm Martin Property Group about a rescue deal after owners Gordon Brothers put it up for sale.
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NewsPoundland pilots new in-store model as like-for-likes climb further
Value retailer Poundland is trying out a new in-store approach to general merchandise and clothing as like-for-likes advance, Retail Week can reveal.