All General merchandise articles – Page 154
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AnalysisAnalysis: Catalogue takes a back seat as John Walden reinvents Argos
The retailer is overhauling its business model for the digital era.
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NewsWiggle profits soar 23%
Wiggle delivered a 23% pretax profit surge to £12.6m for the year to February 5 as the popularity of cycling boomed in the build up to the Tour de France and the Olympics.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop plans larger stores for browsing customer
The Fragrance Shop is to opening larger, open format self-selection stores in high-footfall locations to cater for customers who want to browse product before buying.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Leading the way online
Standing still is not an option for retailers with online ambitions, as the pace of digital development offers increasingly lucrative opportunities.
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NewsTop toys for Christmas revealed
Past favourites and new futuristic toys make up the Toys Retailers Association (TRA) top 13 dream list for Christmas which was revealed today.
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NewsMamas & Papas features gay couple in 'modern family' advert
Mamas & Papas will feature same-sex couples and single parent families in its new advertising campaign.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Halloween's forecasted boost to retail this year
Halloween is not such a scary time for retailers, with sales continuing to surge year after year. Retail Week looks at what impact the celebration will have on store groups this year.
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AnalysisRetail Week Etail Power List 2012: Amazon's Chris North takes the top spot
Chris North, Amazon UK’s boss, has been ranked the most influential figure among online retailers in Retail Week’s Etail Powerlist 2012.
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NewsConsumer confidence dips in October
Consumer confidence fell in October despite the economy moving out of recession.
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NewsAnalysis: Expansion for Home Bargains
TJ Morris, which trades as Home Bargains, is making strides in the value sector.
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Target to offer price-matching in bid to compete with online retailers
General merchandise retailer Target will offer price-matching during the holiday season to compete with online retailers.The initiative will run from November 1 to December 16 and will include Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Bestbuy.com, Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com.
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NewsCard Factory posts flat profit after absorbing VAT increase
Card Factory delivered flat pre-tax profit in the year to January 31 after absorbing the rise in VAT, following a 56% hike in profits the previous year.
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NewsWalden unveils digital vision for Argos
Queues in Argos stores would become a thing of the past under the ambitious vision of new managing director John Walden as he reinvents the business as a “digital retail leader”.
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NewsGo Outdoors makes a loss as it invests
Go Outdoors made a £2.6m loss despite a 25% sales surge for the year to January 29, 2012 as the retailer invested in its supply chain.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Argos - plans are ambitious, but are they achievable?
Can Argos survive by responding to all the changes in the retailing world?
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AnalysisArgos’ four-point change strategy: Key points
Argos has revealed the findings of its strategic review and intends to reinvent itself as a “digital retail leader”. Here are the cornerstones of the new approach.
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NewsArgos to leave catalogue heritage behind
General merchandise giant Argos is to move decisively away from its catalogue heritage as it bids to reinvent itself as a “digital retail leader”.
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NewsAsda reshuffles general merchandise team
Asda has reshuffled its general merchandise team under new chief merchandising officer Andrew Moore.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Supply chain's super energy savers
Creating a more environmentally friendly supply chain can go hand in hand with reducing costs, as retailers find new ways to drive efficiencies. Matthew Valentine looks at some innovative approaches.
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NewsSainsbury's criticised over supplier payment terms
Sainsbury’s has been criticised after extending the time it takes to pay its non-food suppliers.