All General merchandise articles – Page 200
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NewsHalfords seeks more deals as profits soar 27%
Car parts and cycles retailer Halfords is revving up to acquire more businesses after full-year figures showed the business is motoring.
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Ideal Shopping Direct to rival Pets at Home with online and TV offer
Ideal Shopping Direct is launching a pets accessories website for pet owners, marking its entry into the pets market.
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NewsRetail sales up 4.4% in May, ONS says
The value of retail sales rose by 4.4% in May, with sales volumes ahead 2.2% on last year, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsStrong start to the year for Ideal Shopping
Ideal Shopping Direct has had a positive start to its financial year with group sales, excluding recent acquisitions, up 10.5% in the 21 weeks to May 30.
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NewsFirst England match hits shopper numbers
England’s first World Cup game hit shopper numbers on Saturday, when footfall fell by 4.7%.
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NewsUncertainty hits food and general retailers
The week in retail was dominated by the surprise announcement of Sir Terry Leahy’s plans to retire as chief executive of Tesco next March. Tesco shares fell more than 2% on Tuesday as the City digested the news, but analysts were happy with the appointment of Tesco veteran Phil Clarke ...
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NewsPark Group sales grow 5%
Christmas savings and voucher specialist Park Group said sales grew 5% in its full year to March 31.