All General merchandise articles – Page 164
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OpinionWill wifi in shopping centres kill physical retail?
Shopping centre owner Land Securities’ new wifi initiative, revealed last week, seemed like a controversial move on first sight.
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NewsMarks & Spencer sales hit by stock shortage
Marks & Spencer was hit by a shortage of top fashion lines that undermined general merchandise sales in the fourth quarter.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Poundstretcher feel the heat as it expands to the Middle East?
Poundstretcher’s imminent move into the Middle East is bold, making it the first UK value variety store to be truly international, as rivals such as Poundland and 99p Stores have only ventured as far as Ireland.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Mothercare takes baby steps towards revival
Mothercare chairman Alan Parker promised radical action when he kickstarted a full review of its UK business, and radical action is what we’ve got.
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AnalysisMothercare: what the analysts say
The analyst community has its say on Mothercare’s move to close a further 110 stores as part of its strategy to quell its declining UK sales:
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Staples mulls store closures
Staples is considering around 30 store closures as part of a property review.
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NewsMothercare to axe a further 110 UK stores
Mothercare is to close a further 110 UK stores as part of its turnaround strategy as its full year UK like-for-likes plunge.
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NewsClinton Cards expected to appoint KPMG to advise on restructure
Clinton Cards is set to bolster its stable of advisors with the appointment of KPMG after being forced to shelve the sell-off of its Birthdays chain.
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NewsLand Securities encourages online price comparison in centres
One of Britain’s largest shopping centre owners Land Securities is preparing to install free wi-fi and a price comparison programme to all its 22 centres.
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NewsHalfords posts flat sales as it plans £6m investment
Halfords will invest £6m in the new financial year to drive its marketing strategy and enhance its multichannel services, it has revealed in its pre-close statement.
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AnalysisEaster: What do retailers need to know?
Vouchers, offers, reductions and free delivery are the name of the game as retailers go all out to maximise sales over the crucial four-day holiday.
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NewsAmerican Golf: Driving its way forward
Securing a new boss and driving growth is top of the agenda for the golfing specialist.
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OpinionWe’re determined to tackle youth unemployment
As a Government we’re determined to tackle the challenge of youth unemployment – and we all know retail can provide a great way for people to get into work.
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PPR group trials new Fnac store concept
Luxury and retail group PPR is trialling a new Fnac store concept. While typical Fnac stores offer entertainment, electronics and media products – including audio-visual consumer electronics, CDs, DVDs, books and newspapers – the new concept is also stocking household appliances such as coffee makers and toasters as well as ...
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NewsHalfords appoints new operations director
Car parts and bike specialist Halfords has appointed a new operations director.
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NewsLittlewoods uses augmented reality to bring magazines to life
Littlewoods is using augmented reality to bring its printed publications to life.
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NewsNespresso opens first store outside London
Coffee retailer Nespresso has opened its first boutique store outside of London at the Trafford Centre, Manchester.
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NewsOlympic night time deliveries given green light
Retailers in London will be able to make and receive night time deliveries during Games time, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed.
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NewsBaby goods etailer Zulily launches UK site
US online private Sales site Zulily has launched in the UK today.
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AnalysisRe-booting digital signage
The jury has been out on digital signage for years, but are we now at a crossroads ahead of broader adoption? Nick Gale, chairman of Realisation and head of new media for POPAI UK and Ireland, takes a look.