All General merchandise articles – Page 165
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NewsGovernment criticised for lack of ambition on Portas Review
The British Retail Consortium has slammed the Government for “its lack of bold vision” in executing Mary Portas’ plan to revitalise British high streets.
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OpinionHalfords misses the cold starts
The balmy spring weather may be welcomed by most Brits, but it has not been helping those retailers that rely on a bit of cold weather to help drive sales.
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NewsBlacks set to rebrand as turnaround takes shape
Outdoor retailer to focus on product and store refits as it targets family market.
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NewsPets at Home to unveil Hong Kong sourcing base
Pets at Home is preparing for “ambitious growth” as it starts directly sourcing “innovative” new products through its first Asian office.
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NewsStrong website helps Ryman bounce back
A stronger website and wider product range have helped the retailer’s profits to bounce back.
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NewsHome Retail Group chairman Stocken stands down
Home Retail Group chairman Oliver Stocken is to step down as chairman and is to be replaced by John Coombe.
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NewsPoundworld buys 15 Peacocks stores
Single-price retailer Poundworld has acquired 15 former Peacocks stores in the south of England as it expands across the UK.
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NewsWilkinson among bidders for Robert Dyas
UPDATE: Wilkinson is in the bidding race for hardware retailer Robert Dyas, it is understood.
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AnalysisDriving logistics efficiency
Faced with the challenge of cutting costs, supply chain teams should scrutinise logistics efficiency because even small changes can bring big savings. Alison Clements reports.
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NewsGo Outdoors poaches Halfords digital boss in online push
Go Outdoors has poached Halfords digital boss Jon Asbury as its first multichannel director.
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AnalysisAuchan pins hopes on China for future growth
French retailer Auchan hopes its Chinese operations will drive growth because sales in Western Europe are expected to remain flat.
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NewsRed 5 mulls pop-up shop strategy
Red 5 is considering a new property strategy that would mean the gadgets retailer replacing the majority of its permanent stores with pop- up shops to combat expensive rental costs.
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NewsEvans poaches Radley CFO
Bike specialist retailer Evans Cycles has poached Radley + Co chief finance officer Jonathan Blanchard to head up its finance and IT operations.
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AnalysisProfile: Catriona Marshall, HobbyCraft chief executive
On a relentless quest to make HobbyCraft bigger and better, the award-winning chief executive is intent on keeping the offer fresh.
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GalleryBookseller Watermark makes UK debut
Bookseller Watermark made its UK debut in London’s King’s Cross station this week as part of the unveiling of the remodelled concourse.
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NewsGA Europe in the frame to buy Birthdays chain
Retail restructuring specialist GA Europe is among those bidding to take control of greetings card chain Birthdays, which parent Clinton may sell.
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NewsWHSmith introduces contactless payments
WHSmith will begin rolling out contactless payments in 46 of its “major” travel locations this Spring.
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NewsPoundland acquires eight Peacocks stores
Single price point retailer Poundland has confirmed it has acquired eight former Peacocks shops and is in discussions to take on more.
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NewsMinimum wage frozen for young people, adult rate to increase 1.8%
The national minimum wage for 16 to 20 year olds will be frozen next year to stimulate job creation for young people as the adult rate rises 1.8%.
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NewsMothercare puts 160 head office staff in consultation
Troubled maternity retailer Mothercare has put 158 members of head office staff into consultation as part of a review to simplify central functions and cut costs, Retail Week has learned.