All General merchandise articles – Page 243
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Share bounce does little to ease pressure as City remains bullish
Retailers rallied after the misery of the past few weeks, but the mood among many sector analysts remained resolutely downbeat.
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Selfridges to test toyshop in London store
Selfridges is to open its first dedicated area to selling toys as it gears up for the vital Christmas trading period.
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Opinion
Keep it short, sharp and simple
In the present gloomy climate, good promotional activity will keep the wolves from the door.
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Analysis
Reasons to be cheerful
Feeling miserable? Sick of reading about hard-up shoppers and soaring inflation? Well so are we, so here are three pages of nothing but good news and optimism. There is nothing anyone can do about the global economy, but plenty of opportunities still exist for those that are brave enough. Charlotte ...
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Argos strike suspended
Argos has averted strike action due to take place tomorrow, following negotiations between its management and union Unite.
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Instore independent directors warn shareholders
Instore’s independent directors are continuing to warn shareholders not to accept Seaham Investment’s 5p-a-share offer.
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Halfords keeps up momentum in first quarter
Car accessories and bike retailer Halfordshas reported that first-quarter profit was ahead of expectations as sales held up, costs were controlled and margins improved.
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Crunch hits the wealthy
The ultra-wealthy are spending less on luxury goods and services as the credit crunch hits, according to a survey.
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General Trading Company falls into administration
Iconic London department store the General Trading Company has gone into administration, as predicted in this week’s Retail Week ( July 18 ).
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BrightHouse profits surge
Furniture and electricals retailer BrightHouse has posted soaring profits as credit-crunched consumers flock to its stores.
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Central London outperforms rest of UK
Retail sales in central London have continued to outpace the UK as a whole.
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Opinion
Lord Kirkham: The past is still relevant today
Now, just like 30 years ago, it is trim, innovative businesses that are thriving in hard times
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John Lewis Sale puts retailer back on course
John Lewis has ended its falling sales trend with a strong week for its clearance Sale, recording sales up 5.9 per cent for the week to July 12.
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B&M Bargains pushes button on rapid growth as crunch lifts sales
Sales at B&M Bargains soared this year as consumers sought out discount prices in the wake of the credit crunch.
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Administrations loom as retail gloom deepens
The retail sector was poised for another wave of administrations this week as high street trading conditions worsened.
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Blacks sales pick up with camping season
Blacks Leisure, the outdoor equipment and boardwear retailer, has suffered a 5.4 per cent fall in group like-for-likes in the financial year so far.
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Mothercare first-quarter sales advance
Mothercare has posted a rise in UK like-for-like sales and a surge in international revenues during its first quarter.
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Toys R Us profits climb
Toys R Us Holdings, the holding company for the UK arm of the US-owned toy business, has revealed operating profit was up 9.3 per cent, from 29.97 million to 32.76 million, for the year to February 2.
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Instore like-for-likes fall
Instore has revealed a fall in like-for-like sales and that its chief executive will step down.
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Seaham gains majority share of Instore
Seaham Investments has confirmed it now owns a 51 per cent stake in Instore.