All General merchandise articles – Page 113
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NewsPoundworld can no longer claim 'everything £1' on website, ASA rules
Poundworld has been asked to remove ‘everything £1’ on its website after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) deemed it misleading.
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NewsSmiggle to launch transactional website in UK this January
Australian stationery retailer Smiggle will launch a transactional website in the UK this January as a statement of intent.
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GalleryIn pictures: Hyundai to launch new digital car showroom in Bluewater
Car manufacturer Hyundai is opening a new digital car showroom in Bluewater, as it aims to make car-buying a less intimidating experience.
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NewsAmazon tax affairs in Luxembourg to be probed by European Commission
The European Commission is poised to launch a probe into an unorthodox tax deal, which allows Amazon to reap state subsidies in Luxembourg.
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NewsDebenhams brings Mothercare and Monsoon into stores to woo shoppers
Debenhams is bringing high street names Mothercare and Monsoon to its stores as the retailer vies to woo shoppers without promotions.
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NewsWaitrose launches standalone pet product website
Waitrose is launching a standalone pet product website selling over 9,000 products that will be supported by a telephone advice service.
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NewsTesco execs ordered to hit shop floor by Dave Lewis to boost morale
Tesco boss Dave Lewis is ordering head office staff to spend one day a fortnight working at stores as part of a morale-boosting exercise.
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NewsAmazon offers customers chance to read books a month before release
Amazon is offering customers a chance to read new books a month before their official release date as part of a programme called Kindle First.
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NewsFindel to report first H1 profit in six years as it considers Kitbag sale
Findel is set to report a profit before tax in the first half of its year for the first time in six years and is considering selling off its Kitbag business.
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NewsConsumer confidence in stasis as growth in GDP fails to rub off
Consumer confidence has dropped in September as people failed to feel better off despite the UK’s growth in GDP, according to GfK.
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NewsThe Toy Store to open giant Oxford Street store as it enters UK
Middle-eastern based toy retailer The Toy Store has signed for a huge 27,000 sq ft site on Oxford Street, as it prepares to take on Hamleys.
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NewsWalmart appoints Instagram founder Kevin Systrom to board
Walmart has appointed Instagram founder Kevin Systrom to its board to tap into his “entrepreneurial background and digital expertise”.
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GalleryIn pictures: Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards winners
The Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards 2014 recognise innovation and excellence in the retail supply chain.
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NewsRetail sales well above average in September despite grocery fall, says CBI
Retail sales were well above average for the time of year in September as department stores and furniture retailers performed strongly, according to the CBI
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NewsLakeland 'disappointed' as annual profits halve to £3m after investment
Lakeland has reported a “disappointing” set of results as its profits for the year halved after it invested heavily and cut prices.
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NewsMothercare to reveal new store designs this autumn as it bids for recovery
Mothercare will trial two new store designs this autumn as boss Mark Newton-Jones seeks to revive the retailer on the back of a £100m rights issue.
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Opinion
Marketing campaign: Notonthehighstreet.com chooses a life less ordinary
Viewers are asked to ‘choose a life less ordinary’ in Notonthehighstreet.com’s new ad campaign.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The six key elements of Mothercare's strategic plan
Mothercare hopes to raise £100m from a rights issue and has identified six key areas for investment. Retail Week looks at exactly where the money will be spent.
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NewsMothercare to raise £100m from rights issue to invest in digital transformation
Mothercare is seeking to raise about £100m by launching a rights issue as part of an ambition to make the company a “digitally led” business.
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NewsTesco persuades M&S to release CFO Alan Stewart early amid accounting crisis
Tesco’s new chief financial officer, Alan Stewart, will join the grocer today after a deal was struck with Marks & Spencer to terminate his contract early.