All General merchandise articles – Page 247
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News
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.
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Fire closes West End stores
Several stores near Bond Street underground station on Oxford Street have been forced to close today, following a fire last night.
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Jessops warns on profits
Camera specialist Jessops has warned that losses this year will be worse than last year, as tough trading conditions continue to bite.
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Gallery
Store of the week – C&A Sao Paulo
C&A continues to stretch its low-cost tentacles across the globe and this 32,000 sq ft store, in São Paulo, Brazil, is an example of how it is changing its look to bring it into line with the best operators in the value arena.
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Store of the week: C&A Sao Paulo
C&A continues to stretch its low-cost tentacles across the globe and this 32,000 sq ft store, in São Paulo, Brazil, is an example of how it is changing its look to bring it into line with the best operators in the value arena.
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Sandwich boards to be ousted in London
The sandwich boards that line London’s busiest shopping areas are expected to be booted out by mid-August.
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Analysis
A solid anchor
John Lewis is by far the most popular choice of anchor stores among shopping centre owners. But will the effects of the downturn dampen the attraction? Ben Cooper investigates
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Analysis
Mounting recession speculation sends retail stocks into tailspin
The pall of looming recession hung black over the City all week, pitching the entire market into steep decline.
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Greetings Direct to close after poor US debut adds to debts
Multichannel retailer Flying Brands last week revealed that it would close its Greetings Direct business.
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Shopper loyalty hits new low
UK consumers are more disloyal than ever, with 22 per cent saying they are dissatisfied with the store they shop most at and would prefer to shop somewhere else.
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John Lewis sales slide
Department store chain John Lewis has reported a 1.3 per cent drop in weekly sales – the eighth decline in nine weeks – but said its clearance Sale is performing well.
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Signet to delist in UK and relocate to Bermuda
Jewellery retailer Signet has recommended to shareholders that it move to the New York Stock Exchange and relocate the company to Bermuda.
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Walmart in line for £100m lift as it ups ante in fashion
US retail giant Walmart is taking steps to reinvigorate its fashion offer in a move that retail watchers say could add at least £100 million to its sales.