All General merchandise articles – Page 139
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NewsSports Direct rescues camping brand Gelert from administration
Sportswear giant Sports Direct, founded by Mike Ashley, has bought outdoor brand Gelert out of administration, saving 100 jobs.
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AnalysisAnalysis: ModelZone - the toy retailer at a glance
Today it emerged ModelZone is poised to appoint an administrator, with Deloitte waiting in the wings. Retail Week takes a look at the ModelZone business.
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AnalysisRent day retail bloodbath: What do retailers need to know?
On the same day that Dwell has been formally placed into administration, fashion retailer Internaçionale and specialist retailer ModelZone are both on the brink of collapse. Retail Week looks at the contributing factors.
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NewsArgos to crowdsource new name for alien baby
Argos is offering its Twitter followers the chance to shape the lives of the alien stars of its advertising in a new TV campaign that launches today.
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AnalysisRetail Week's 25th anniversary: Two decades of births, marriages and farewells
New arrivals and mega-mergers have shaped the industry, while some well-known names have disappeared.
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OpinionComment: Nick Bubb on 25 years of dramatic change in retail
Retailing in 25 years time will be very different, but it will change as dramatically as it has in the last 25 years?
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NewsPoundworld strikes deal with Barclays to fund 100 new stores
Poundworld has completed a funding deal with Barclays to support its plans to open 100 new stores over the next three years.
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NewsPoundland revamps its in-store marketing as it launches new campaign
Poundland has overhauled its in-store marketing to improve navigation as it launches a new campaign.
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NewsOriginal Factory Shop profits surge as new boss prepares to take reins
The Original Factory Shop has achieved a 30% surge in EBITDA as outgoing boss Angela Spindler prepares to hand the baton over to former Woolworths boss Tony Page.
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NewsArgos delivers 'good start to year' as it posts 2% like-for-like rise
Argos has posted like-for-like sales up 1.9% in its first quarter driven by electricals and online as last year’s sales momentum carries through to the new year.
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NewsWHSmith like-for-like sales decline 6% in its third quarter
WHSmith has revealed like-for-like sales at the stationery and book specialist slumped 6% in its third quarter.
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News99p Stores celebrates with cut price wedding rings
You can get a bargain on almost anything at 99p Stores: food, toiletries and now even engagement rings.
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NewsStationer Blott to open 40 stores in the next three years
Stationery retailer Blott is ramping up its growth plans as it aims to hit 12 stores and relaunch its website to generate sales of up to £9m by the end of the year.
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NewsUnderstanding the customer key for The Original Factory Shop's new boss
Understanding The Original Factory Shop’s customer base is set to be a core element of new boss Tony Page’s plans for the retailer.
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OpinionBlog: Theo Paphitis proves the high street is not dead
At a time where many retailers are closing shops, entrepreneur and former Dragon Theo Paphitis is embarking on a store opening programme.
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AnalysisThe pets market: What do retailers need to know?
Competition in the growing pets market is likely to step up as etailer Ocado launches a standalone site.
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OpinionComment: Does Card Factory have investor appeal?
Card Factory is undoubtedly an impressively run retailer, so in many ways reports that the owners of the budget greetings card chain are considering a float is not surprising.
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NewsEvans Cycles launches Sir Chris Hoy bike range
Evans Cycles has unveiled its range of bikes designed by Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy, which it is confident will bolster the growing retailer’s proposition in the challenging economy.
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NewsFindel pre-tax profit surges 45% as it drives through its turnaround strategy
Pre-tax profit at Findel jumped 44.9% to £15.5m as the home shopping group’s turnaround progresses.
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NewsThe Entertainer full year profits soar as it eyes ELC share
The Entertainer revealed a jump in pre-tax profits to £5.5m from £1.3m the previous year as it looks to fill the gap created by the closure of Early Learning Centre stores.