All General merchandise articles – Page 132
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AnalysisAnalysis: The retail IPOs in focus
Pets at Home today became the latest retailer to confirm its intention to float as a raft of businesses look to take advantage of favourable market conditions. Retail Week takes a look at the retailers with firm plans to go public.
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NewsThe Works sales rocket in January driven by non-book products
Discounter The Works had its best ever January last month as its non-books ranges powered growth.
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NewsPets at Home confirms its intention to float
Pets at Home has confirmed its intention to float as it revealed sales surged 11.7% in the 40 weeks to January 2.
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NewsHobbyCraft criticised for insisting foreign warehouse workers speak English
Arts and crafts retailer HobbyCraft has been criticised for insisting that staff in its Staffordshire distribution centre speak only English.
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NewsValue retailer Tiger store expansion drives 63% profit uplift
Tiger recorded a 63% surge in pre-tax profit last year as it opened six stores in the year including its Tottenham Court Road flagship.
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AnalysisAnalysis: A breakdown of the BRC's business rates reforms
The BRC this morning unveiled details of its plan, compiled with accountancy firm EY, to reform the burdensome business rates system. Retail Week outlines the options the BRC has put forward.
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OpinionReview: Marks & Spencer's new website - editorial, shopper inspiration and good design
Marks & Spencer has launched its new ecommerce site, having spent two years moving from its Amazon platform. Rebecca Thomson takes a look.
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NewsFloat is 'start of the Poundland story' as Spanish launch nears, says boss McCarthy
Poundland chief executive Jim McCarthy said the retailer’s float is the “start of the story” as it moves closer to opening its first Spanish stores.
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NewsJanuary inflation falls below 2% target for the first time in four years
Inflation fell below the Bank of England’s 2% target to 1.9% in January for the first time since November 2009.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils new website as it switches from Amazon platform
Marks & Spencer has today taken a step towards achieving its multichannel ambitions with the much-anticipated relaunch of its website.
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NewsPoundland presses button on Stock Exchange flotation
Poundland has officially confirmed its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Freemans and Redcats are tackling the growth of online
Home shopping specialists Freemans Grattan and Redcats are both working to revamp their businesses as online sales grow. Retail Week takes a look at how the companies compare.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Poundland, Dixons, Northern Ireland footfall and Tesco
Retail news round-up on February 18, 2014: Poundland publishes intention to float, Dixons launches counter-attack against Ao.com after share price falls, footfall in Northern Ireland drops 2% in January and Tesco loses 6.6% market share in Ireland
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NewsVideo: Hobbycraft's Katherine Paterson unveils priorities for 2014
Hobbycraft has launched an exclusive new range with TV presenter and craft expert Kirstie Allsopp, as it focuses on refreshing its product offer this year.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Does Ao.com's valuation signal another dotcom bubble?
The old Appliances Online business may have changed its name to the anonymous Ao.com but that hasn’t changed its appeal to US Internet investors.
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OpinionComment: Why it's worth investing to create retail destinations
This week it was revealed that Asda may be considering a bid for Mothercare’s Early Learning Centre as it looks to fill excess space in its stores.
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In pictures: Retailers battle over £1bn Valentine’s spend
Retailers are battling for a share of the Valentine’s Day market, estimated to be worth more than £1bn.
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AnalysisInfographic: Retailers' share of the Valentine's market
Retailers are vying for a slice of the Valentine’s Day market which last year was worth £1bn as shoppers sought out gifts to celebrate the occasion.
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OpinionComment: What makes a float successful
As interest grows in IPO, Gareth Iley, consumer partner at advisory firm Clearwater Corporate Finance, discusses conditions that are conducive to a successful IPO.
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NewsBusiness rates waived for flood-hit firms as retail stores battered
The Prime Minister has vowed to help companies damaged by the floods as retail stores continue to be battered.