All General merchandise articles – Page 141
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NewsShop price inflation drops to lowest level in more than three years
Shop price inflation dropped to its lowest level in more than three years in April as retailers ramped up promotions to draw in shoppers.
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NewsMothercare to axe head office staff as it looks to cut costs
Mothercare has put some head office staff across its global operations into consultation as it looks to make redundancies to save costs, Retail Week has learned.
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OpinionNick Bubb's Verdict: Argos - Luck, or good judgement?
Argos has reversed years of LFL sales declines and been able to capitalise on the tablet PC boom, but was that through luck or good judgement?
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Analysis
Home Retail full-year results: What the analysts say
Argos revealed its first like-for-like rise in five years this morning, however profits at its parent Home Retail slumped 10%. Retail Week takes a look at the analyst reaction
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NewsArgos reports first like-for-like rise in five years driven by multichannel
Argos has recorded its first like-for-like sales rise for five years as the general merchandise retailer grew its multichannel business.
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OpinionBlog: Tesco multichannel boss Robin Terrell on how mobile has changed retailing
As anyone who has recently started a new job will tell you, in your first few weeks you’re constantly being asked ‘how are you getting on?’ and ‘what’s it like?’
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lessons from the UK’s fastest growing retailers
Zolfo Cooper’s report on the UK’s 10 fastest growing retailers reveals lessons for the rest of the industry.
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AnalysisSunday Times Rich List: The top 10 discounters in focus
Value retailers made their mark on the Sunday Times Rich List this year, led by the Galen and George Weston family behind Primark. Retail Week takes a look at how the discounters fared.
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NewsValue retailers climb into Rich List top 100 as Sir Philip Green's fortune increases
Retailers appeared prominently in the Sunday Times Rich List once again with Topshop tycoon Sir Philip Green’s wealth increasing and value retailers ranking in the top 100.
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NewsRetail search volumes up 16% in first quarter
Total retail search volumes grew 16% in the first quarter of 2013 according to the BRC-Google Online Retail Monitor.
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OpinionBlog: Tesco needs to bring sparkle back to the UK
Tesco boss Phil Clarke was on good form yesterday, despite unveiling the biggest fall in profits for nearly 20 years. And while the numbers in themselves are horrible, what Clarke is trying to do is set the business on a path towards its next big growth trajectory.
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NewsRetail sales slip 0.5% as wintry weather leaves non-food out in the cold
Retail sales volumes slipped 0.5% in March as the cold conditions pulled down the performance of non-food.
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AnalysisTesco results: What the analysts say
The headlines might not look great for Tesco after it revealed a drop in group trading profit of 13%, but analysts are pragmatic about the grocer’s performance.
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NewsVideo: Tesco chief Philip Clarke on the grocer's full-year results
Tesco chief Philip Clarke speaks on the day Tesco reported a profit fall in its full year results.
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OpinionBlog: Tesco boss Philip Clarke explains the grocer's full-year profit fall
Tesco group chief execuitve Philip Clarke gives more detail on the US exit, UK property pipeline and overseas businesses.
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NewsTesco profits down 13% and sales up 1.3% as it confirms US exit
Tesco reported group trading profit down 13% to £3.5bn in its full year to February 23 as chief executive Philip Clarke confirms its US exit.
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News99p Stores to launch in Scotland as it plots aggressive roll out
Value retailer 99p Stores has revealed it is set to open its first stores in Scotland, as it plans to launch 30 in the next three years.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Mothercare's turnaround - the story so far
A year into Mothercare’s turnaround and chief executive Simon Calver’s plan is gaining traction. It’s been a busy year for Calver’s team, Retail Week takes a look at what changes it’s made.
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NewsAnalysis: WHSmith's new acquisition Past Times profiled
WHSmith has bought the Past Times brand and IP. Retail Week takes a look at the history of the gifts retailer.
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NewsWHSmith makes its first foray into China as first half profits climb 5%
WHSmith has taken its first steps into the Chinese market as it continues to strengthen its international division.