All General merchandise articles – Page 112
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NewsCooler weather and back-to-school ranges help retail sales to bumper August
Cool weather boosted autumn fashion collections and demand for back-to-school ranges helped retail sales have their best performance since January.
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NewsKiddicare documents reveal full extent of decline as losses widen to £127.8m
The full extent of Kiddicare’s decline has been laid bare in documents that show losses ballooned to £127.8m in the final year of Morrisons’ ownership.
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AnalysisIn pictures: The best toy stores from around the world
As Hamleys prepares to open Europe’s largest toy store, take a look at the best toy shops around the world from Shanghai to Copenhagen.
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NewsFormer Hobbycraft boss Chris Crombie unveils flagship C-Crafts store
Arts and crafts retailer C-Crafts, which was founded by former Hobbycraft chief executive Chris Crombie, is opening a flagship store near Warrington.
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NewsFalling shop prices slow in August but mark sixteenth month of deflation
Falling shop prices eased in August to 1.6% from 1.9% in July, as retailers continue to keep prices low in the summer months.
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NewsSainsbury's launches fashion range to celebrate 10th birthday of Tu
Sainsbury’s has launched a fashion collection to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its clothing brand Tu.
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NewsTesco investor slashes stake as Dave Lewis takes over as CEO
Tesco’s major shareholder Harris Associates has sold two thirds of its stake in the business and blasted the supermarket for having no clear strategy.
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NewsMarketing campaign: Argos drops the aliens for 'real-world' furniture push
There is no sign of the blue aliens that usually crop up in Argos ads in the campaign supporting its first home and furniture ‘power brand’.
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NewsConsumer confidence up three points in August as sentiment stabilises
Consumer confidence increased three points to 1 in August, confirming that sentiment has stabilised in the last few months.
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NewsRetailer optimism at highest level since 2002 as August sales rise
Retail sales grew “strongly” in August and are expected to increase sharply in September, as retailer optimism reaches its highest level since 2002.
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NewsMamas & Papas demands up to 50% rent reductions as part of CVA
Mamas & Papas is demanding rent reductions of up to 50% and a move to monthly rents as part of its 60-store Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) proposals.
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OpinionComment: Could BrightHouse be the next retail IPO?
BrightHouse’s appointment of adviser Rothschild last week suggests the run of retail IPOs may not have dried up just yet.
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NewsBank holiday a washout for retailers as shoppers stay away
Heavy rain over the bank holiday made it a washout for retailers as shoppers opted to stay indoors rather than visit the high street.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on footfall, Amazon, Furniture Village and East
Retail news round-up on August 26, 2014: Footfall plunges over rainy Bank Holiday, Furniture Village gets £6m investment, Amazon acquires gaming firm and more.
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GalleryIn pictures: Tiger opens variety store on Oxford Street
Danish retailer Tiger became the first variety retailer to open on shopping mecca Oxford Street in London on August 22.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who is discounter The Works, as owners explore exit options?
The Works’ owners are preparing to appoint advisers to explore exit options. Here are the key facts about the discounter.
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NewsGrocery sales values fall for first time since records began
July was the first time the amount spent in food stores fell year on year since records began in 1989 as the grocery price war escalates.
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NewsWHSmith to hit year-end expectations as it delivers 'good performance'
WHSmith expects to hit year-end market forecasts as its travel and high street businesses deliver “good performances”.
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NewsWilko plans 100 new stores as it posts flat full-year profits
Wilko has unveiled plans to open 100 new stores in the next five years as it posted flat full year profits.
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NewsMamas & Papas vies to reduce store costs with CVA
Troubled nursery retailer Mamas & Papas is vying to reduce store costs via a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) and is in discussions with landlords of 60 of its stores.