All General merchandise articles – Page 227
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Woolworths closing down Sale threatens high street woe
The high street braced itself for the biggest closing down Sale in history as hopes of finding a buyer for Woolworths fade.
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John Lewis sales gather momentum
Sales at John Lewis have continued to gain momentum as shoppers flock to buy gifts, beauty and clothing.
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House of Fraser: to Sale or not to Sale?
When is a Sale not a Sale? When it is a pre-Christmas Sale, according to House of Fraser. Confused? You are not alone.
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Europe passes 'radical' review of toy safety standards
Toy companies will have to adhere to tough new rules and standards after a “radical review” of toy safety law was agreed in Europe yesterday.
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House of Fraser launches pre-Christmas Sale
House of Fraser has launched a pre-Christmas Sale with up to 50 per cent off throughout its stores and online.
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Woolworths closing down Sale starts as administrator fails to find buyer
Updated: Woolworths has launched a closing down Sale and could close some stores before the end of December if administrators Deloitte fail to find a buyer.
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Sir Geoff Mulcahy plots Woolworths comeback
Former Kingfisher boss Sir Geoff Mulcahy is in talks to take over 500 Woolworths stores and revive the brand.
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Marks & Spencer unveils seasonal promotions
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a swathe of promotions applicable from Thursday as high street stores battle for spend ahead of Christmas.
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Tesco triggers toys price war
Tesco has sparked a price war after slashing the prices of hundreds of its toys by up to 60 per cent.
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M&S faces lawsuit from Interflora over Google searches
Flowers delivery business Interflora is reportedly suing Marks Spencer for buying its brand name as a keyword on Google.
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Verdict: Retail profits to dive in 2009
Retailers should brace themselves for one of the worst years on record in 2009, as high street spending goes into reverse and retail profits nosedive.
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Like-for-like retail sales slide 2.6 per cent
Retail Sales Monitor: UK like-for-like retail sales slipped 2.6 per cent in November, and total sales fell for a second consecutive month for the first time since records began in 1995.
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Oxford Street festival draws 2 million shoppers
More than 2 million shoppers flooded London's West End this weekend taking advantage of big retail discounts and a traffic-free Regent Street and Oxford Street in the run-up to Christmas, it was claimed today.
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John Lewis online sales set to break daily record
John Lewis expects today (December 8) to be its biggest to date for online sales after notching up a record week at Johnlewis.com.
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Ex-Kroll chief David Buchler circles Woolworths
David Buchler, former chairman of the European division of turnaround specialist Kroll, has emerged as the latest potential bidder for Woolworths.
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Woolworths: 450 redundancies among head office and support staff
Woolworths’ administrator Deloitte has made 450 head office and support staff at the retailer redundant.
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Treasury's Paul Myners: No action on retail's credit insurance woes
Financial Services Secretary Lord Myners has rejected a call for action on retailers’ credit insurance difficulties but will monitor developments.
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Woolworths to launch 'Biggest Ever' Sale on Friday
Updated: Woolworths is planning to hold a 'Biggest Ever' Sale on Friday, in a move that will intensify the price war on the high street.
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AnalysisWhat went wrong for Woolworths?
Despite all attempts at revival, Woolies finally fell into administration in December 2008. George MacDonald assesses the reasons for its demise and asks if the iconic retail name has taken its last gasp.
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Opinion
Questions over Woolies remain
Woolies’ descent into administration poses the classic chicken and egg question.