All General merchandise articles – Page 132
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NewsOsborne Stationers collapses into administration
Stationery and craft specialist Osborne Stationers has fallen into administration putting 20 stores and 140 jobs at risk.
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GalleryIn pictures: Asda's Black Friday promotion draws throngs of bargain-hunters
Asda is among the British retailers that have taken inspiration from their US counterparts with the launch of eye-grabbing Black Friday promotions.
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NewsPoundland opens 500th store as expansion continues
Value retailer Poundland has opened its 500th store in Birmingham today as its expansion continues.
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NewsClintons records £5.6m profit under new ownership
Clintons generated pre-tax profits of £5.6m in the first eight months under its new ownership.
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NewsNovember's flat retail sales growth disappoints
High street sales were flat in the year to November, dashing retailers’ hopes for the second consecutive month, according to the CBI.
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NewsMarks & Spencer's general merchandise sales fall accelerates
Marks & Spencer’s general merchandise sales decline accelerated in the three months to October 27 as it pulled forward its mid-season Sale.
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AnalysisVirtual store tour: Argos shows off digital format
Take a look inside Argos’s new digital store in Old Street.
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AnalysisVideo: Argos boss John Walden on his new digital stores
As Argos previews its new digital store model, managing director John Walden tells Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald about the changes he has introduced.
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NewsPoundland steps up plans to float next year
Poundland’s plans to float on the stock market have gathered pace as the value retailer targets an IPO in early 2014.
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AnalysisWoolworths collapse 5th Anniversary: How has the high street changed?
The news that Woolworths was collapsing broke half a decade ago. Five years on, what have retailers learned from Woolworths’ demise?
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NewsClintons turnaround plans 'on track' as it hits half-way point
Clintons is confident its turnaround strategy is on track half-way through US owner American Greetings’ three-year plan to stabilise the business and improve the store experience.
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AnalysisIn numbers: October's UK footfall and vacancy rate
Footfall slumped to its worst level this year in October, according to the British Retail Consortium’s data, despite positive reports that the economy is showing signs of recovery.
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NewsJessops to make profit in first year under new owner Peter Jones
Jessops owner Peter Jones has revealed the camera retailer will generate sales of more than £70m and will make a profit in the first year under his ownership.
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NewsFootfall suffers worst decline of the year in October
Footfall in October dropped 2.9% year on year despite news last week that recovery had ‘taken hold’.
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NewsThe Co-op launches new Independent Living fascia
The Co-op has launched a new fascia called Independent Living aimed at the elderly and disabled.
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NewsOctober retail sales record "strong" performance
Retail sales volumes rose 1.8% in October against last year, while sales values increased 2.5%.
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NewsWHSmith likes-for-likes fall across high street and travel stores
WHSmith has reported a fall in first-quarter like-for-like sales across its high street and travel divisions.
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NewsStaples falls into the red as store closure costs hit profits
Staples has revealed plunging losses after it incurred restructuring costs when it closed 23 stores at the beginning of the year.
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GalleryIn pictures: Marks & Spencer unveils spring 14 womenswear collection
Marks & Spencer has revealed its highly anticipated spring 14 womenswear collection as the UK’s biggest clothing retailer continues in its attempt to revive the crucial category.
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NewsMarks & Spencer Sale leads to online delivery delays
Marks & Spencer has warned its customers that they face delays on the delivery of their online shopping after the retailer experienced high demand for its products following its one-day Sale promotion last week.