All General merchandise articles – Page 182
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NewsRecord squeeze on family spending power in August, says Asda Income Tracker
Sustained inflation and the rising cost of fuel, gas and electricity have forced the sharpest decline in family spending power on record, the Asda Income tracker has revealed.
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NewsPoundworld to launch smaller format store
Single price point retailer Poundworld is to open a smaller convenience store format as it continues to expand across the UK.
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Toys R Us reports net sales growth
Toy retailer Toys R Us has reported a 3% growth in net sales for the second quarter ended July 30, driven by store openings and favourable exchange rates at its overseas operations.However, like-for-like sales fell 2.2% in the US and international markets. The company widened its net loss to $34m ...
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NewsSales continue to fall at Argos owner Home Retail
Argos owner Home Retail’s shares fell after a second-quarter update showing a continued like-for-like sales fall at the flagship chain and deterioration in trading at stablemate Homebase.
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NewsIn focus: C&J Clark and Robert Dyas
What have C&J Clark and Robert Dyas in common? Apart from long histories, each has been led more recently by Roger Pedder.
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NewsOnline sales up 14% in August
Online sales were up 14% to £5.3bn in August as fashion drove sales.
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Dollar General launches ecommerce site
Discount retailer Dollar General has launched an ecommerce site to allow it to reach customers outside its 35-state market. It offers both brand name and private label merchandise, including health and beauty products, cleaning supplies, baby items, toys, holiday merchandise, home decor, stationery and snacks. The site also has online-exclusive ...
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AnalysisExiting international markets
Tesco’s retreat from Japan is further evidence of how hard it is to grow businesses in the country
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NewsSales slide at Argos
Argos suffered another big sales decline in its second quarter, but the retailer is confident that consumers will spend this Christmas.
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Joint venture between Woolworths and Lowe’s opens
Woolworths and US DIY retailer Lowe’s have opened their first store in Melbourne, Australia. The joint venture is a 145,315 sq ft hardware warehouse, and is the result of three years of planning. The store represents Lowe’s first foray outside North America and is the first joint venture of this ...
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NewsShop price inflation slows in August
Shop price inflation slowed in August to 2.7% compared to 2.8% in July.
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NewsRetail sales hold up in August, despite riots
Last month’s riots in English cities had little impact on retail sales, which edged down 0.6% like-for-like during August.
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OpinionCreating better stores
Clinton Cards is changing its management and stores, but there is much to be done.
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NewsCountrywide launches own-brand value offer
Rural specialist Countrywide is to launch a value range to enhance its appeal to shoppers and protect margin during tough trading conditions.
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NewsWHSmith launches £50m share buy-back programme
WHSmith is to run another £50m share buy-back scheme this financial year following the success of last year’s programme.
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OpinionPoundland distances itself from Poundworld
Fixed pricing, pound retailing, the round pound – call it what you like, but it seems to be everywhere I turn.
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NewsTesco looks East for funds with 'dim sum' bond issue
Grocery giant Tesco has become the first international retailer to raise money in China with the issue of a ‘dim sum’ bond.
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Walmart launches new double-decker store
Walmart has launched a new double-decker store concept in Dallas, Texas, featuring a Walmart store on the top floor and Sam’s Club below. The store has been designed to save Walmart money by maximising the use of the land being used, while offering customers the convenience of a one-stop shop. ...
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AnalysisRetail Week On The Road: Midlands
We visit Birmingham, Leicester, Derby, Market Harborough and Nottingham
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NewsHome Retail shares dip as broker sounds alarm
Shares in Argos-owner Home Retail took a hit as broker Seymour Pierce switched its stance from hold to sell and argued a restructuring of the catalogue store business was likely.