All General merchandise articles – Page 192
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NewsFlying Brands partners with Debenhams
Multichannel retailer Flying Brands has struck a deal with department store chain Debenhams to offer a specialist wedding flower service across its stores.
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NewsBoris vows to protect retailers from more West End protests
Meeting aims to stop future demonstrations damaging trade for retailers in London’s West End.
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NewsTesco stays on target but UK disappoints
Tesco’s first set of prelims under new boss Phil Clarke came in much as expected, although there were some City worries at the UK performance and scale of US losses.
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NewsFive Alworths stores closed
Five Alworths stores have closed after the ‘son of Woolworths’ chain collapsed last month.
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NewsWestfield Stratford to open September 13
Westfield Stratford City is to open to the public on September 13.
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AnalysisHow to drive growth in a tough market
They say tough times breed innovation and opportunity, and a look at the UK high street and online offer shows how retailers are driving growth in a difficult market.
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NewsWH Smith half year profits rise 3%
Bookseller and stationer WH Smith group pretax profit rose 3% to £64m in the six months to February 28.
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NewsStaples bolsters team to create consistent brand
Stationery specialist Staples has strengthened its management team to ensure customers receive a streamlined brand experience across its multichannel operations.
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NewsHalfords promotes services through ad campaign
Halfords has launched an ad campaign that promotes its service proposition to target families wanting to get away this Easter and make the most of the extra Bank Holidays and milder weather.
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NewsWHSmith launches legal services in store
WHSmith is to offer a legal advice service in its stores.
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NewsHalfords Q4 retail like-for-likes down 6.8%
Halfords has reported a tough fourth quarter with retail like-for-likes down 6.8%, and the cycles and automotive retailer is implementing a share buyback programme of up to £75m.
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AnalysisKiddicare’s growth spurt
The trailblazing etailer is in for a busy year. As well as launching Morrisons.com it has big expansion plans of its own, all hinging on innovative use of technology. By Rebecca Thomson
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NewsAlworths goes into administration
Alworths, the ‘son of Woolworths’ chain launched by a former Woolies director, has collapsed into administration, Retail Week has learned.
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News99p Stores mulls sale as advisors appointed
Discount retailer 99p Stores has appointed advisors to work on a strategic review of the business that could lead to a sale.
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NewsStore share prices hold up as updates begin
Food giant Sainsbury’s was among a raft of big names to report over the week, when general retailers held their own against the market.
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NewsFormer Tesco director joins Ocado to head non-food
Ocado has poached a Tesco director to lead its new general merchandise team as it drives to diversify its offer.
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NewsClinton Cards first half profits fall 41%
Clinton Cards pre-tax profit plunged 41% in the first half of its 2011 financial year.
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Big Lots net Q4 sales up 3.8% to £934m
Discount retailer Big Lots reported that net sales increased 3.8% to $1.52bn (£934m) in the fourth quarter, while net income increased to $110m (£68m) from the $105.4m (£65m) compared with the same period last year.The retailer reported strong 2010 full-year results. Net sales increased 4.8% to $4.9bn (£3bn) and net ...
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Family Dollar Stores' directors vote against sale
Family Dollar Stores has announced its board of directors has voted unanimously against a sale to the Trian Group, instead voting for the continuing implementation of the company’s strategic plan.The board felt both decisions were in the best interest of the shareholders. It also decided to adopt a shareholder rights ...