All General merchandise articles – Page 190
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NewsTesco launches online 'Boxing Day' sale
Tesco has attempted to get a headstart in the race for non-food sales by launching its ‘Boxing Day’ Sale online today.
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NewsSnow fears unjustified, broker Arden argues
Concerns about the impact of snow on retailers’ Christmas performance look overdone, Arden analyst Nick Bubb believes.
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NewsDixons, Home Retail and HMV among most at risk from snow disruption
Electricals group Dixons, Argos-owner Home Retail Group and entertainment specialist HMV are among the retailers most likely to be affected by snow and icy conditions broker Numis believes.
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NewsJohn Lewis beats snow to post sales leap
Despite taking a sales hit of almost £5m on Saturday, department store chain John Lewis managed to achieve turnover of more than £120m for the second week running and for only the second time in its history.
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NewsChristmas on ice
High street could benefit at the expense of out-of-town shops if the bad weather continues
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NewsMarks & Spencer extends Christmas opening hours at 200 shops
Marks & Spencer will extend opening hours until 10pm or later at 200 stores during Christmas week.
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NewsRetail gets the thumbs up as it outperforms
Investors filled their shopping trolleys with general retail and food stocks alike. The former outperformed the market despite lacklustre BRC sales data for November but are still down year on year.
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NewsDebenhams and Tesco top JP Morgan’s 2011 picks
Department store group Debenhams and leading grocer Tesco feature on broker JP Morgan Cazenove’s list of top stock picks for 2011, while fashion giant Next and supermarket group Sainsbury’s should be avoided.
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NewsMothercare doubles international sales target to £1bn by 2014
Maternity specialist Mothercare has revealed ambitious new international targets as it shows off its Indian business to investors.
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NewsShop price inflation dips in November as retailers ramp up promotions
Overall shop price inflation fell to 2% in November from 2.2% in October, outlining that retailers are running discounts and promotions in the highly competitive run up to Christmas.
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NewsWeak November retail sales leave Christmas 'delicately poised'
The crucial Christmas sales period got off to a slow start as snow at the end of November disrupted trading already under pressure as a result of a jittery consumer mood.
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NewsRetailers found charging different prices across the country
High street retailers are charging different prices across the country with some stores pricing items 80% higher than in others, according to reports.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales pass £100m
John Lewis sales passed £100m for the week ending Saturday December 4, up 1.2% year on year, despite poor weather conditions.
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NewsRetailers face shortages as ports forced to shut in severe weather
High street retailers face Christmas shortages of toys, clothing, electrical goods and furniture after the snow caused several of the UK’s largest ports.
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NewsFears for discretionary spending strike shares
The festive season may be in full swing but it is worries about next year that are hitting general retail shares, which underperformed the market this week.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports flat week so far, with sales hit by snow
John Lewis has reported flat sales from Sunday to Wednesday compared with last year, as the snow impacted footfall and sales.
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Couche-Tard Q3 revenue up 5.6% to £961m
Convenience store chain Couche-Tard posted a 5.6% rise in revenues excluding fuel to $1.5bn (£961m) for the second quarter ended October 10. Like-for-like sales were up 4.9% in the US and 1.6% in Canada. Net earnings grew 19.7% to $105.6m (£68m). President and chief executive Alain Bouchard said: “The economic ...
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NewsHalfords trials selling salt
Car accessories and bikes retailer Halfords is trialling selling salt as the big freeze sets in.
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NewsLondon's West End retailers score £250m weekend sales
Retailers in London reported a bumper start to the festive shopping season with shoppers splashing out more than £250m in the West End over the weekend.