All General merchandise articles – Page 129
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NewsCity opens door to retail IPOs as Poundland and Pets at Home head the queue
The City has given the green light to retail IPOs after poring over the industry’s Christmas performance.
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NewsRetail sales grow 'modestly' in January as shoppers recover from Christmas
Retail sales increased “modestly” in the year to January as shoppers recover from the spending splurge over Christmas.
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NewsPoundland reveals record Christmas driven by its broader customer appeal
Poundland has driven up sales to reveal a “record” Christmas partly driven by the broadening appeal of the value retailer’s offer as it served more customers than ever before.
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OpinionComment: George brand extension provides impetus for Asda’s non-food growth
Using the George brand to reinvigorate its home offer will allow Asda to take full advantage of a housing market recovery in 2014, and establish itself as a serious player in the homewares market.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: WHSmith - the more things change the more they stay the same
The Christmas trading update from WHSmith was the first from new chief executive Stephen Clarke, but the more things change the more they stay the same.
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NewsFindel to deliver 'strong profit growth' as sales edge up
Home shopping group Findel said it is on track to deliver “strong profit growth” as sales rose 3.8% in the 16 weeks to January 17.
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NewsWHSmith reports like-for-likes down over Christmas but profit solid
WHSmith has reported total group sales and like-for-like sales down 4% over the Christmas period, but maintained it delivered a good profit performance.
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NewsAsda to launch George brand into homewares
Asda has injected a new vigour into its attempts to become Britain’s biggest non-food retailer with the launch of its George brand in homewares.
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NewsToy market contracts as sales of 'pocket money' products slump
The toy market declined by 1% to £2.9bn last year as sales of lower priced ‘pocket money’ products declined.
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News99p Stores in Wrexham calls police after 50p Sale attracts hundreds of shoppers
99p Stores in Wrexham was forced to call police after shoppers flocked to its half-price closing down Sale.
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OpinionComment: UK retail blows hot and cold over Christmas
Figures from the UK Office of National Statistics (ONS) have indicated an exceptionally strong retail performance over Christmas. Some retailers may beg to differ.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Would it make sense for Tesco to buy Mothercare?
Reports that Tesco considered acquiring Mothercare last year have raised eyebrows across the City. Retail Week takes a look at what the deal might give the grocer.
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OpinionComment: Retail crime is far from victimless and must be tackled
In amongst all the festive data and commentary ushered in by the New Year, the BRC’s annual Retail Crime Survey often stands out as a more challenging read.
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NewsRetail theft reaches highest level for nine years
Retail theft hit its highest level for nine years in 2012/2013 as more sophisticated thieves target designer goods.
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NewsSmall stores drive retail sales growth of 6.1% in December, says ONS
Retail sales by value jumped 7.2%,excluding petrol, in December against last year, driven by small non-food stores.
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AnalysisIn numbers: ONS retail sales
Retail sales by value jumped 7.2%,excluding petrol, in December driven by small non-food stores. Retail Week takes a closer look at the figures.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why John Walden got the Home Retail chief executive job and what he needs to do next?
New Home Retail boss John Walden has achieved a lot in his two years at Argos, Retail Week looks at why he was given the top job and what will be on his to-do list.
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NewsRetail sales and weather are not clearly linked, says ONS research
Weather and retail sales are not clearly linked, according to a paper by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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OpinionComment: Halfords has shown what putting the customer first really means
Putting the customer first is a retail cliché, so often mouthed but less frequently put into practice.
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AnalysisHalfords' third quarter: What the analysts say
Halfords sales jumped 6.6% driven by its cycling category where like-for-likes surged 19.5%. Retail Week takes a look at what the analysts say.