All General merchandise articles – Page 104
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NewsDutch retail group Ahold unveils €2.5bn sales target for 2014
Ahold has revealed an ambitious online target of €2.5bn in online sales by the end of 2017, from a forecast €1.4bn in sales in 2014.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop names Dean Argent commercial director
The Original Factory Shop has appointed former TJX Europe director Dean Argent to the newly created role of commercial director.
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NewsLittlewoods seeds GIF adverts on social media to reach sales targets
Littlewoods is creating a series of GIFs to seed on social media to help shift stock of products earmarked by weekly trading meetings.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Walmart's health is improving
The world’s largest retailer - Walmart - returned to comp growth (0.5%) in Q3, the first time it has been in positive territory in nearly two years.
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NewsMountain Warehouse reports 65% surge in first-half profits
Outdoor goods specialist Mountain Warehouse has revealed record first-half results and is expanding in the UK and overseas.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on B&M, Homebase, Walmart and Amazon
Retail news round-up on November 14, 2014: B&M eyes Homebase stores, Walmart price-matches Amazon in-store
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OpinionComment: Retailers lead the way on what matters to shoppers
From labour conditions to food-supply integrity, retailers lead the way on listening to customers and building responsible businesses.
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NewsSingles' Day sparks sales surge for Marks & Spencer in China
Chinese shopping bonanza Singles’ Day sparked a three-fold online sales increase at Marks & Spencer on Tuesday.
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NewsWHSmith reports flat sales as travel division like-for-likes edge up
WHSmith has recorded an increase in sales at its travel division as it posts flat total group sales for the start of its financial year.
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NewsCard Factory reports sales up almost 9% and appoints property director
Card Factory has reported a sales rise of 8.7% over a nine-month period and has named Tim Lloyd property director.
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NewsThe Range pre-tax profits jump 30% as it rolls out new stores
The Range increased annual pre-tax profits by 30% year on year on the back of opening new stores while maintaining fixed cost levels.
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NewsIn the news: Moleskine's chief executive Arrigo Berni profiled
The boss of the iconic notebook company is leading a retail expansion drive that will see two new stores open in the UK before the year is out.
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AnalysisAnalysis: October Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Like-for-likes were flat in October as warm weather and supermarket promotions hit sales, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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OpinionComment: B&M’s maiden results will show its ‘treasure hunt’ appeal
B&M Bargains, the value variety store group that pitches itself as a treasure hunt experience for shoppers, posts maiden interims next week.
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NewsAlibaba smashes £3.7bn Singles’ Day shopping record
Alibaba has smashed last year’s Yn36.2bn (£3.7bn) sales record during its Singles’ Day shopping bonanza, with 10 hours still left to go.
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NewsRetailers set for £1.15bn boost from click-and-collect this Christmas
The rising popularity of click-and-collect will lead to retailers pocketing an extra £1.15bn this Christmas, according to a new report.
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NewsUK retail like-for-like sales remain flat in October
Retail like-for-likes were flat in October as the unseasonably warm weather and supermarkets’ promotions continued to hit sales.
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NewsTarget bolsters risk and compliance team following data breach
Target has appointed its first chief risk and compliance officer almost a year after the retailer was rocked by a massive cyberattack.
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InterviewInterview: Munish Datta on M&S’s updated sustainability programme
Munish Datta speaks about M&S’s updated sustainability programme, Plan A, and building a sustainable property portfolio for the future.
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OpinionComment: Should retailers be worried about the holiday pay ruling?
The Employment Appeal Tribunal’s ruling on overtime will change how holiday pay is calculated – how will this verdict impact retailers?