All General merchandise articles – Page 101
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NewsRetailers demand talks with Government over 'fiscally neutral' rates review
Retailers have demanded talks with the Government over the proposed business rates review and its aim of being “fiscally neutral”.
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NewsRetail sales growth of 2% forecast for 2015 amid election uncertainty
Political uncertainty in the run-up to the election and fragile consumer confidence are expected to limit retail sales growth in 2015.
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NewsRetail entrepreneurs win recognition in New Year Honours list
Several retail entrepreneurs in a variety of sectors have been recognised in the New Year Honours list made public today.
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NewsHigh street retailers braced for busiest day as shoppers make final dash
High street retailers in the UK are expecting today to be their busiest of the year as consumers do their last minute Christmas shopping.
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Analysis2014 in review: The retail industry's highs and lows
2014 has been a year of flotations, fires and financial fumbles for retailers. Retail Week casts an eye back over the events that defined the past 12 months.
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NewsBlack Friday drives biggest retail sales growth in over a decade
Black Friday propelled the biggest increase in retail sales in more than a decade as sales rose in November 6.4% year on year.
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OpinionComment: Get ready for the new retail normal at Christmas
This year’s golden quarter is set to be another nail-biter as Black Friday and last-minute shoppers make Christmas sales evermore uncertain.
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NewsDixons Carphone takes on John Lewis by extending warranty proposition
Dixons Carphone will up the stakes against John Lewis by extending its free warranty proposition as it seeks to double the value of the company.
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NewsTiger prepares to open seven more stores across the UK
Danish value retailer Tiger is preparing to open four new stores in the South of England and three elsewhere in the UK.
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OpinionComment: Carpetright’s new boss Wilf Walsh is a nice fit
When Wilf Walsh was appointed chief executive of Carpetright a few eyebrows were raised but things are looking up under his watch.
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NewsPetSmart sold to private equity firm BC Partners in £5.6bn deal
PetSmart has been sold to a consortium led by European private equity firm BC Partners for $8.7bn (£5.6bn).
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NewsAmazon glitch allows customers to snap up products for 1p
Amazon sellers are facing huge potential losses after a computer error caused thousands of items to be sold on the site for just 1p.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Amazon, Sports Direct and more
Retail news round-up on December 15, 2014: Tesco asks PwC to scrutinise stock, Amazon error results in products being sold for 1p; UK’s firs social supermarket opens; and Mike Ashley loans Sports Direct £40m.
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NewsStore Gallery: Halfords reopens Cycle Republic after five-year hiatus
Halfords chief executive Matt Davies opened the company’s first Cycle Republic store today (December 12), five years after shelving the brand.
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NewsYodel suspends collections because of Black Friday demand
Courier firm Yodel has suspended collections from distribution hubs after an unprecedented surge in demand following Black Friday.
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NewsAmazon, River Island and Debenhams among retailers hit by Black Friday delivery delays
Retailers including Amazon, Ao.com, River Island, Currys PC World, Shop Direct and Debenhams have admitted Black Friday has caused disruption to delivery networks.
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AnalysisAnalysis: November Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Thanks to Black Friday, the BRC sales monitor reveals a strong performance in November, but some sectors continue to struggle.
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AnalysisTesco issues full-year profit warning: What the analysts say
Tesco has warned its profits for the full financial year will not exceed £1.4bn, well below the £1.8bn to £2.2bn initially expected.
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NewsMothercare hires Richard Smothers as CFO to replace Matt Smith
Mothercare has hired Richard Smothers as chief financial officer to replace incumbent Matt Smith, who is joining Debenhams.
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NewsBlack Friday spike drives November retail like-for-likes up 0.9%
A strong Black Friday performance drove a 0.9% increase in retail like-for-likes in November, despite a seventh consecutive month of decline in food sales.