All General merchandise articles – Page 161
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NewsJubilee footfall dampened by wet weather
Footfall fell 1.56% in total across the Jubilee bank holiday against the Whitsun bank holiday last year, as the wet weather on Sunday kept shoppers away from the high street.
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AnalysisHalfords: pedalling back toward growth
The high price of petrol and dwindling sat-nav sales have hit Halfords, but the retailer aims to map out new routes to success.
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NewsClinton Cards bought out of administration by American Greetings' subsidiary
Clinton Cards has been rescued out of administration by Lakeshore Lending, a subsidiary of Clinton Card’s largest creditor American Greetings.
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InterviewQ&A: Trevor Moore on Jessops' full year figures
Jessops’ chief executive Trevor Moore explains how the retailer has delivered a profits rise in a declining market.
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NewsBolland and King take bonus cut
Retail supremos Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland and Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King both took bonus cuts in the last financial year as executive pay in the sector comes under scrutiny.
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NewsJubilee boost for retail as Brits get into party spirit
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee provided retailers with a much-needed footfall boost as shoppers got into the party spirit.
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NewsDiamond Jubilee contributes to weekly footfall surge of 8.6%
Footfall surged 8.6% week-on-week in the seven days including the weekend of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, according to footfall data from Experian.
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NewsWilkinson chief executive Stuart Mitchell to step down
Stuart Mitchell, chief executive of value retailer Wilkinson, is to step down after almost six years in the role.
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NewsHome Retail boss's bonus sparks investor anger
Argos-owner Home Retail’s investors are expected to voice anger following the award to chief executive Terry Duddy’s of a hefty bonus.
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Seven & I plans new 7-Eleven stores in the US and Canada
Convenience store operator Seven & I plans to add 630 new 7-Eleven stores in the US and Canada by the end of the year. The retailer has built and acquired a total of 600 stores in the US and Canada in 2011 and 56% of its US growth has been ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: Simon Calver promises to restore Mothercare's fortunes
New chief executive Simon Calver explains how a focus on ‘basic retail’ will restore Mothercare to health.
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AnalysisCostco’s caution pays off in ‘fragile’ environment
US-based Costco’s third-quarter earnings registered slightly above its expectations.
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NewsPoundstretcher's Dubai store opens
Poundstretcher’s first overseas store opened in Dubai on Sunday in the opulent Madina Mall.
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AnalysisHalfords: What the analysts say
Halfords is looking to “evolve” its strategy in the new financial year after posting group pre-tax profit down 26.6% to £92.2m for the year to March 30 amid concerns that the tough economic climate has impacted motorists and the weather has dampened cycle sales
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NewsHalfords upbeat despite 26.6% pretax profit plunge
Halfords is looking to “evolve” its strategy in the new financial year after posting group pre-tax profit down 26.6% to £92.2m for the year to March 30.
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AnalysisDiamond Jubilee: How retail has changed over 60 years
As the nation hangs out the bunting and prepares for street parties to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Rebecca Thomson looks at the transformation of retail during her reign.
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NewsClinton Cards deal to be struck within days
Clinton Cards looks likely to be bought out of administration by the end of next week if not earlier as would-be suitors jostle to take control.
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NewsRetailers hope for Jubilee spending spree
Retailers hope the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend will spark a rush of celebratory spending and lift consumer confidence after a wet spring dampened sales.
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Walmart plans small stores roll-out
Walmart plans a roll-out of its smallest format stores. US chief executive Bill Simon told an investor conference that its 12,000 to 15,000 sq ft Walmart Express stores, in locations including Chicago and North Carolina, are performing ahead of expectations. Walmart has 10 of the stores, which include grocery and ...
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NewsConsumer confidence rises despite the double dip recession
Consumer confidence increased two points month-on-month in May to -29 as people feel more positive about future prospects, according to GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index