All General merchandise articles – Page 117
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NewsTiger poised to sign for Oxford Street store
Danish value retailer Tiger is close to signing for a flagship store at 105-107 Oxford Street, replacing fashion chain Frencheye.
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OpinionBlog: How many British women will be wearing Hema bras in five years' time?
How many British women will be wearing bras bought from Dutch variety store Hema in five years’ time?
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NewsMothercare puts 500 jobs on the line as it reduces hours worked in stores
Mothercare is planning to reduce the number of hours its store staff work in a move that puts 500 jobs at risk.
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NewsCard Factory remains confident on outlook as like-for-likes rise
Card Factory has revealed an improvement in like-for-likes in the four months to May 31 in its first trading update to the City since it floated on the stock exchange.
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NewsInflation eases to 1.5% in May pulled down by food prices
Inflation eased to 1.5% in May from 1.8% in April as the ONS reported food and non-alcoholic inflation fell for the first time since 2006.
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NewsB&M management domicile the discount chain in Luxembourg
The management of B&M have domiciled the discount chain, which debuted on the London Stock Exchange at a value of £2.7bn, in Luxembourg.
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OpinionComment: Redundancy should be treated as a negotiation
The effects of a failed redundancy process hit the headlines as former Comet staff each received protective awards.
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NewsLiberty owner BlueGem eyes stake in Mamas & Papas
The owner of Liberty department store, private equity firm BlueGem, is in talks to rescue Mamas & Papas.
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NewsMay footfall declines 0.2% but out-of-town locations boosted by World Cup
Footfall in May was 0.2% down on a year ago but out-of-town footfall was up due to big ticket purchases, according to data.
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AnalysisPets market: What do retailers need to know?
Newly floated Pets at Home unveiled its results yesterday. Retail Week looks at growth prospects for this fragmented sector.
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NewsAldi and Ikea among retailers shortlisted for Retail Week Rising Stars Awards
Aldi, Boots and Ikea are among retailers to have been shortlisted for the Retail Week Rising Stars Awards.
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OpinionComment: Will Hema's Dutch courage pay off as it opens its first UK store?
The arrival of Dutch variety store Hema in the UK will not only brighten up the high street, its eclectic offer will also prove popular with shoppers.
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AnalysisHigh street review: Regent Street Vs Oxford Street
Sebastian Dreyfus, managing director of Rosetta Europe, looks at high streets that are ahead of the curve and behind on bluetooth technology.
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GalleryStore gallery: Old Street Underground Station tests pop-up retail
London’s Old Street underground station has taken advantage of its unused ticket hall space, becoming a pop-up retail destination.
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NewsThe Works aims to grow revenue by 50% over next three years
Discount retailer The Works is gunning to increase sales by almost 50% in the next three years as it extends its offer beyond its books origins.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Pets At Home – not waving but drowned out?
With lots of “pawsitively” exciting growth stories now available in the retail sector, not least via the B&M IPO, how do recent floats like Pets at Home avoid getting drowned out?
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InterviewVideo: Interview with boss of Dutch value giant Hema
Dutch value giant Hema has today opened its first UK store in Victoria Place shopping centre, London. Boss Ronald van Zetten tells Retail Week what the store has to offer.
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NewsArgos and Homebase like-for-likes rise in first quarter
Argos’s like-for-likes rose 4.9% in its first quarter, driven by seasonal product sales and continued growth in electricals.
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NewsB&M Bargains propelled into the retail big league with £2.7bn valuation
B&M Bargains has set its offer price at 270p, valuing the discount retailer at £2.7bn and catapulting it into 10th place by market capitalisation.
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NewsPets at Home EBITDA rises as it becomes UK’s largest vet
Newly floated Pets At Home’s underlying EBITDA jumped 12.4% to £110.7m over the year as it became the UK’s largest vet.