All General merchandise articles – Page 151
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AnalysisChristmas roundup: Toys - The Entertainer targets growth after record sales
The Entertainer achieved a record Christmas. Like-for-likes rose 9.5% in the five weeks to December 29, as it pushes the button on international expansion plans.
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NewsUPDATED: Jessops collapses into administration, store closures expected
Jessops has collapsed into administration with PwC appointed as administrator, as tipped by Retail Week this morning.
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7-Eleven purchases 143 sites in Texas
Seven & I-owned 7-Eleven has purchased 143 sites in Texas. The acquisition includes Speedy Stop and Tigermarket convenience stores owned by local operator CL Thomas.The deal also increases 7-Eleven’s fuel wholesale delivery business, because the purchase included petrol distribution to approximately 150 dealer-operated sites.
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NewsQD Stores acquires discount chain Thingmebobs
Value retailer QD Stores has acquired east of England discount chain Thingmebobs.
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NewsQD Stores posts 8% like-for-like Christmas jump
QD Stores delivered sales up 8% across the Christmas trading period as the value retailer improved product sourcing and benefitted from a new IT system.
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NewsRetailers brace themselves for another tough year in 2013
Next year looks set to be as tough as 2012 for retailers, with “shaky consumer confidence” likely to continue into 2013.
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NewsRetail sales values rise 1.5% in November
The value of retail sales jumped 1.5% year-on-year last month, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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Analysis2012: The year in review - Retail winners and losers
From big administrations to political hot potatoes, retailers have seen it all. Caroline Parry charts the big moments in the year that was.
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News13 million Christmas shoppers expected to hit stores on 'panic Saturday'
Retailers are bracing themselves for ‘panic Saturday’ as 13 million shoppers are expected to flock to high streets and shopping centres to stock up on last minute Christmas items this weekend.
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NewsOnline sales surge sparks Staples store closures
Office supply and stationery retailer Staples will close 23 stores as it reshapes its business in light of its growing online sales.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Carrefour ends Brazilian ecommerce operations
For most people, the words ‘Brazil’ and ‘online’ are often synonymous with growth.
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Walmart India spends $25m (£15.5m) on lobbying activities
Walmart in India has spent $25m (£15.5m) since 2008 on lobbying activities to facilitate its entry into the country, the BBC has reported. The revelation sparked angry exchanges in India’s parliament.The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party called for an investigation into Walmart’s lobbying.
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Convenience store operator CP All reports record net profit
Convenience store operator CP All has reported a record net profit of Bt2.9bn (£58.9m) for the third quarter ended September 30, up 33% year on year, thanks to higher sales as a result of a promotional campaign.CP All aims to open about 500 new 7-Eleven convenience stores in Thailand next ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who is Ride-Away?
Online equestrian retailer Ride-Away, newly acquired by Pets at Home, may not be a well-known brand outside of its strong Yorkshire base but it is set for rapid expansion as its new owner seeks to take the brand nationwide.
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InterviewQ&A: Pets at Home chief executive Nick Wood on the Ride-Away acquisition
Pets at Home has bought equestrian etailer Ride-Away. The deal is expected to bolster its specialist credentials and complement its strong pet offer. Retail Week speaks to chief executive Nick Wood about his growth plans for the online business.
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NewsPets at Home buys equestrian etailer Ride-Away
Pets at Home has acquired online and catalogue equestrian retailer Ride-Away, which is expected to “significantly expand” the retailer’s specialist credentials.
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NewsPoundland mulls own brand food offer
Poundland is mulling launching an own brand food label as it plans to add new categories to its offer.
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NewsWHSmith boss Kate Swann bags £3.3m
WHSmith chief executive Kate Swann could be in line to receive a further £2.6m as well as her £3.3m salary and share payouts.
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NewsGreetings card retailer CardZone acquires Special Occasion
Greetings card retailer CardZone has bought rival Special Occasion, which is expected to boost turnover to £9m.
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NewsStaples pilots drop-in office areas in store
Office supply and stationery retailer Staples is opening drop-in business lounges to allow people to work in its stores.