All General merchandise articles – Page 181
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NewsMothercare chairman launches review after first-half losses
Mothercare chairman Alan Parker marked his first 100 days in office by reporting an interim loss and launching a review of the ailing UK business.
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NewsWHSmith expands Irish offering with Arnotts opening
Bookseller and stationer WHSmith has made its first foray into Ireland outside its travel stores by launching a bookshop within Dublin department store Arnotts.
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NewsClintons airs TV ad for first time in seven years
Greetings card retailer Clinton Cards has aired its first TV ad in seven years, to promote the launch of its exclusive interactive cards.
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NewsNational Geographic to open in Knightsbridge
National Geographic is relocating its London flagship store from Regent Street to Knightsbridge.
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GalleryChristmas future
Break out and hang up the decorations, Christmas windows are once more upon us. But is it a case of same old, same old, or are retailers offering something new? John Ryan reports.
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AnalysisChristmas expectations: What do retailers need to know?
An ill wind is blowing in the run-up to Christmas as signs point to a dip in spending over the festive period. Is there any hope of good cheer on the horizon?
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NewsEtailer Chain Reaction on hunt for out-of-town locations in UK
Northern Ireland-based bikes etailer Chain Reaction Cycles is to open stores in the UK in another example of a predominantly online retailer eyeing opportunities in physical space.
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NewsHalfords posts "robust" performance in tough market
Pre-tax profits for car parts and bike specialist Halfords have fallen 20.4% as sales in its retail division were hit by motorists cutting back on car maintenance.
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NewsWHSmith like-for-likes fall 6%
WHSmith has revealed a like-for-like sales slump of 6% in 10 weeks to September 1.
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NewsRetail like-for-likes slip 0.6% in October
UK like-for-like retail sales slipped 0.6% in October as growth in food sales slowed and non food sales fell. Total sales were up 1.5%.
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Potential to operate stores in existing countries, says TJX
Off-price retailer TJX has said that it believes there is potential to operate 4,200 to 4,500 stores in its existing countries versus the 2,913 estimated to be in operation by the end of this financial year.The company is looking to have between 300 and 325 stores in the UK and ...
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News99p Stores launches discount bra
Single-price retailer 99p Stores is offering ‘smalls’ at small prices with the launch of a bra.
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99 Cents Only Stores reports sales increase
Discount retailer 99 Cents Only Stores has reported that sales for the second quarter ended October 1 rose 8.8% to $363m (£226m) compared with $334m (£208m) for the prior year period.Total retail sales were $352m (£220m) against $323m (£202m), while like-for-like sales increased 6.7%. The number of like-for-like sales transactions ...
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AnalysisIn for a pound
Poundland’s popularity has continued to grow thanks to the appeal of its single-price point and broad product range, and now boss Jim McCarthy plans to attract web customers too. By Tiffany Holland.
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NewsToys R Us suffers year-end profit slump
Specialist retailer Toys R Us suffered a profit plunge of 27.1% last year.
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Kesko appoints Arja Talma
Grocery and general merchandise retailer Kesko has appointed Arja Talma as president of Rautakesko and corporate management board member responsible for Kesko’s building and home improvement trade. Talma has been Kesko’s chief financial officer since 2005 after joining the company in 2004.Minna Kurunsaari has been named corporate management board member ...
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NewsNew chief at Clintons reveals recovery plan
Greetings card retailer Clintons is leading a four-pronged strategy to turn the struggling business around, including a property review that could include closing underperforming stores.
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NewsNew flagship store for Hallmark
Greetings card retailer Hallmark unveiled its new flagship store in Leeds last week, showcasing its “less formal” brand positioning.
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NewsRobert Dyas sale put on hold to see how it performs over Christmas
The sale of Robert Dyas has been delayed until next year so that would-be suitors can evaluate Christmas trading.