All General merchandise articles – Page 141
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NewsGo Outdoors strikes £33m refinancing to support store growth and e-commerce
Go Outdoors has struck a £33m refinancing deal with Barclays to plough investment into growing stores and its online business.
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OpinionComment: An IPO filing for Poundland will need to be well thought out
This week, Poundland announced strong results, with sales rising 15% to £880 million and pre-tax profits growing 29% to £23.1 million for the year to March 31.
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NewsAustralian stationery retailer Smiggle plans 'Willy Wonka' magic with 250 stores
Australian stationery retailer Smiggle is plotting a 250-store assault across the UK with its ‘Willy Wonka’ style offer.
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NewsHalfords extends exclusive Chris Boardman bike partnership
Halfords has extended its exclusive partnership with Olympic champion cyclist Chris Boardman to produce its high end Boardman bikes for another decade.
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NewsWilkinson on the hunt for chief operating officer amid head office restructure
Wilkinson is searching for a new chief operating officer to lead the company as it restructures its head office.
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NewsPoundland targets more than 1,000 stores in Europe
Poundland aims to open more than 1,000 stores in Europe under its Dealz fascia as it plans to launch on the continent within the next 18 months.
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NewsExpress Gifts owner Findel sales up 5.2% in first half of the year
Findel sales jumped 5.2% in the first half of the year leading to an increase in operating profit as the group’s turnaround initiatives gain traction.
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NewsPoundland makes 'tremendous progress' as EBITDA soars 15.6%
Poundland’s EBITDA surged 15.6% to £45.4m last year as the single-price retailer aims to open more than 1,000 stores in the UK.
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NewsIn pictures: Red 5 opens biggest store in Leicester as it hunts larger stores
Red 5 has unveiled its biggest store and the gadget retailer aims to open more larger shops.
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NewsThe Entertainer to open first overseas shop in Dubai in 45-store deal
Toy retailer The Entertainer will launch its first overseas store in Dubai this year as it inks a 45-store franchise deal in the region.
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NewsAugust retail sales growth 'exceptionally high' driven by online
August retail sales volume growth was “exceptionally high” against last year, up 2.1%, as consumers continued to spend online.
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NewsStaples finance director set to depart the office supplies retailer
Staples finance director Sarah Guest is set to leave the office supplies retailer after four years in the role.
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NewsMoonpig owner Photobox full-year EBITDA jumps 19%
Online retail group Photobox, owner of greetings card etailer Moonpig, EBITDA jumped 19% to £19.7m as sales increased 13.3% to £147.6m in its year to April 30.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Hamleys aims to take the brand worldwide
Hamleys has been a landmark on London’s Regent Street for more than a century and the retailer is now focused on taking its unique offer overseas.
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NewsProfits fall at The Works as investment is made online
Discount books and stationery retailer The Works has revealed a decline in full-year profits and a rise in sales as it invested in its multichannel offer.
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NewsArgos and Homebase sales up as warm weather stoked demand
Sales at Argos and Homebase rose with the mercury as sunny summer weather stoked demand for seasonal lines.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Phones 4U, Carphone Warehouse and Argos
Retail news round-up September 10, 2013: Phones 4U to open 100 stores next year, Carphone Warehouse to create 80 jobs in Ireland, Argos names new marketing director
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NewsHigh street vacancy rates remain 'stubbornly high'
High street vacancy rates remained “stubbornly high” at 14.1% in the first half of 2013, according to the Local Data Company.
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NewsMarks & Spencer extends time it takes to pay suppliers
Marks & Spencer is to extend the time it takes to pay its general merchandise suppliers from 60 to 75 days.
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NewsHome shopping specialist Damartex acquires Coopers of Stortford
Home shopping specialist Damartex has acquired home and garden retailer Coopers of Stortford for £25m.