All General merchandise articles – Page 150
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OpinionComment: WHSmith, where less is more
Unchanging interiors and falling sales – what makes WHSmith so efficient…and good?
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GalleryIn pictures: WHSmith's pilot stationery format
WHSmith last week launched another new fascia, WHSmith Office to tap into local demographics and compete with rival stationery specialists.
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NewsWHSmith chief executive Kate Swann to step down
WHSmith’s long standing chief executive Kate Swann is to step down from the retailer after nine years at the helm.
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NewsHome Bargains profits surge
Value retailer Home Bargains plans further growth after pre-tax profit rocketed 42% to £84.2m last year.
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NewsPaperchase opens first airport store as it drives international growth
Paperchase has opened its first airport store as it eyes further channels to expand internationally.
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AnalysisChain Reaction: 10 things you didn't know about the cycles etailer
Sales at cycles etailer Chain Reaction boomed last year despite profits being hit by investment in extra staff.
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NewsPaperchase teams up with US retailer Target
Upmarket card and stationery retailer Paperchase will have a US presence again after entering a partnership with American retailer Target to sell its products.
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NewsChain Reaction sales rise as Olympics boosts demand
Sales at cycles etailer Chain Reaction boomed last year despite profits being hit by investment in extra staff.
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GalleryStore gallery: New beginnings at Kiddicare
The baby products retailer has opened up in the first of 10 former Best Buy stores, and service is at its heart.
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NewsB&M Bargains seeks partner for expansion into Europe
Variety store group B&M Bargains is on the hunt for a European partner as it plans to open on the continent following stellar growth in the UK.
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NewsPoundland's new distribution centre to service European growth plans
Variety retailer Poundland plans to use its new 200,000 sq ft distribution centre to service Europe when the single-price retailer opens stores on the continent.
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AnalysisHalfords: Matt Davies' to-do list
Matt Davies – former Pets at Home chief executive – climbed into the driving seat at Halfords today and his arrival was greeted with gusto by the City.
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NewsGo Outdoors hires former Mothercare director Jeff Fagan
Outdoors specialist Go Outdoors has appointed former Mothercare retail director Jeff Fagan as its retail director.
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AnalysisProfile: Matt Davies, Halfords chief executive
If Matt Davies has even half the amount of enthusiasm for car batteries and mudguards as he does for dogs and reptiles Halfords is well placed to return to growth under the former Pets at Home chief executive.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Exploring the challenges of retail acquisitions
Over the past year a number of acquisitions have been made by retailers. Liz Morrell explores the challenges of the deals and subsequent integration.
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NewsMatt Davies to become Halfords chief executive
Former Pets at Home boss Matt Davies is to become chief executive of Halfords, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMothercare hires two directors as it strengthens management
Mothercare is to strengthen its senior management team with the appointment of two new directors.
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NewsPromotions drive sales rise at Findel
Home shopping group Findel has revealed robust trading figures for its retail businesses in the first half of the year following a troubled period for the group.
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NewsJack Wills boss joins new Wiggle advisory board
Bikes and triathlon etailer Wiggle has appointed a raft of big-hitting names to a newly created advisory board that will help develop the business.
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NewsB&M up for sale after rapid growth
Discount retailer B&M has been put up for sale after becoming Britain’s fastest growing retailer.