All General merchandise articles – Page 13
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NewsLosses deepen at The Works as Christmas fails to deliver
The Works has reported deepening losses as cash-strapped customers prioritised food and essentials over gifts at Christmas.
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InterviewWoolworth boss Roman Heini has UK return 'on bucket list'
CEO Roman Heini is leading the expansion of Woolworth Germany at home and abroad, and says Britain is on his bucket list of destinations.
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NewsPoundland to begin transformation of former Wilko stores
Poundland will begin the transformation to turn 11 former Wilko stores into new Poundland shops, adding chilled and frozen food, clothing and homeware.
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NewsCard Factory delivers strong sales in festive season
Specialist retailer Card Factory has reported a strong performance in the run-up to Christmas as it expects to deliver adjusted profit before tax at the top of the range of market expectations.
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NewsWilko set to open two more UK stores
Wilko is continuing its roll-out of new concept stores across the UK with two new stores set to open in spring.
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NewsAustralian retailer Harvey Norman to launch in England
Australian-owned lifestyle, technology and entertainment retailer Harvey Norman is launching in England for the first time, with a flagship set to open at the Merry Hill shopping centre in Dudley, West Midlands.
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NewsVery Group credits toys, gifts and beauty for ‘strong’ Christmas trading
The Very Group has credited the success of its toys, gifting and beauty categories for driving “strong” Christmas results as sales rise in a “challenging market”.
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GalleryFirst look: WHSmith launches new coffee store format for UK hospitals
WHSmith has launched its brand-new hospital coffee shop format in Sheffield. It is set to be rolled out across the UK.
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NewsExclusive: WHSmith appoints GXO as UK logistics partner
WHSmith has appointed GXO as its new outsourced logistics partner in the UK, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisWhat will 2024 bring? Retail bosses predict the year ahead
As 2024 begins, what do retailers think will top the agenda for the year ahead? We asked leaders of some of the UK’s biggest retail businesses to get out their crystal balls and make some predictions
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AnalysisGrey pound: which retailers are best at capturing over-50s spend?
To find out which retailers hit the mark with the older generation, CACI has used transaction data to reveal the brands that over-index with the over-50s and which Acorn consumer profile types they register with the most
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NewsMoonpig profits and sales grow
Online greeting cards specialist and technology platform Moonpig reported a growth in profits and sales, despite the challenging macroeconomic environment.
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NewsMiniso’s budget beauty and self-care range hits UK
Miniso has launched its beauty and self-care collection in selected UK stores following a successful rollout across its international stores.
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GalleryWilko returns with first store openings in Plymouth and Exeter
Wilko has opened its first new concept stores in Devon’s Plymouth and Exeter as it returns to the UK high street.
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NewsJollyes hails ‘strongest-ever first half’ as it eyes 100th store opening
Pet care specialist Jollyes has hailed a “record-breaking” first half as it eyes the expected opening of its 100th store ahead of schedule early next year.
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InterviewThe Works boss Gavin Peck on revamping stores to win new customers
Variety retailer The Works is on a transformational journey under chief executive Gavin Peck, revamping its store estate from jumbled, “Aladdin’s caves” into spaces focused on offering something for every member of the family.
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GalleryWHSmith unveils its biggest UK store yet at Birmingham airport
WHSmith has opened its flagship store in Birmingham airport, the largest UK store in the company’s portfolio.
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AnalysisTikTok Shop: three retailers nailing social commerce
Over 1.5 million UK businesses are now on the TikTok app, and the brand reports that the number of merchants joining its ecommerce platform is growing “rapidly”. We spoke to three social-savvy businesses that have made a success of it.
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NewsPets at Home hails ‘resilient’ trading as it maintains full-year guidance
Pets at Home has hailed its “resilient performance” and noted “encouraging signs” in the lead-up to Christmas.
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AnalysisWill toys be top of the list this Christmas?
Toys and games were once the kings of Christmas. Before children had their eyes on the latest iPhone or tablet, on Christmas Eve their heads hit the pillow dreaming of Mr Frosty, Stretch Armstrong or Bop It!