All General merchandise articles – Page 123
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NewsMarks & Spencer to offer online order collection from 4,300 locations in France
Marks & Spencer is to tap into a network of 4,300 online order collection points in France as it increasingly adopts a multichannel approach to international expansion.
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NewsPoundstretcher eyes growth in Africa as it builds presence in Zambia
Poundstretcher has opened a second store in Zambia this week as it seeks to expand in the region.
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NewsWHSmith travel boss joins Kate Swann at SSP
Simon Smith, the managing director of WHSmith’s travel division, has been appointed chief executive of SSP UK & Ireland, joining his former boss Kate Swann who left the retailer last year to head up the travel retail franchisee.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ultimo and WHSmith Ireland
Retail news round-up on April 2, 2014: Ultimo inks deal with House of Fraser; WHSmith’s Irish bookstores see profits jump.
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NewsFindel sales up as it expects 'substantial' pre-tax profit growth
Express Gifts owner Findel revealed sales jumped 5% in its full year as it expects profits to be “substantially” ahead year on year.
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NewsArgos creates 'destiny' shopping as it launches digital crystal balls in store
Argos is set to launch a digital ‘crystal ball’ in store that can determine what a customer wants to buy before they know it themselves.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Bhs, Elverys, Findel and more
Retail news round-up on April 1, 2014: Sir Philip Green targets 50 Bhs food stores by September, Sports Direct loses bid for Elverys, Express Gifts owner Findel full-year sales up 5% and Card Factory to float on the stock market
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OpinionComment: Restructuring in retail – the foundation on which IPOs are built
With the window for retail IPOs now well and truly open, at least for the time being, the list of potential floats now appears to stretch out well into the second half of 2014.
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AnalysisAt a glance: B&M Bargains' German retail acquisition JA Woll Handels
Value chain B&M Bargains has bought a majority stake in German discount group JA Woll Handels. Retail Week takes a look at the business.
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AnalysisThe Toy Store: What retailers need to know
The Toy Store, whch is based in the Gulf region, is planning to launch in the UK. Retail Week takes a look at the business and who it is.
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GalleryIn pictures: Pets at Home unveils new store format for dogs
Pets at Home has launched a new premium pet store format especially for dogs called Barkers which features a dog spa with Reiki massage.
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NewsPets at Home founder reveals his children created brand
Pets at Home founder Anthony Preston (centre) celebrated at the London Stock Exchange as the company he created 23 years ago successfully floated.
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NewsB&M Bargains acquires German discount chain in first move outside UK
B&M Bargains is to acquire a majority stake in German discount retailer JA Woll Handels in its first move outside of the UK.
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AnalysisNeed to know: new UK retail entrant Hema
Dutch value retailer Hema is about to open its first UK stores. Will its broad offer prove a hit with British shoppers and shake up the competition?
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NewsConsumer confidence hits highest level since the recession
The GfK consumer confidence index in March grew to its highest level since August 2007, the start of the economic downturn.
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NewsRetail sales rebound in February with volumes up 3.7%
Retail sales in February have excelled forecasts with a 3.7% increase in volumes on the same period last year and a 1.7% rise since January.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How travel retail went from waste of time to strategically crucial
Travel retail has undergone a renaissance over the past few years that has turned airports and stations into shopping destinations. Retail Week charts how it happened.
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NewsDutch value retailer Hema signs first UK stores in Kingston and Victoria
Dutch value retailer Hema has signed its first UK stores in the Southeast of England.
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NewsRetail sales growth slows in March but retailers forecast stronger April
Sales growth slowed in March but retailers expect Mother’s Day and Easter to give April sales a boost.
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NewsFebruary inflation falls to 1.7% as prices rises ease in fashion
Inflation fell to 1.7% in February from 1.9% in January after downward pressure from clothing, transport and energy bills.