All General merchandise articles – Page 258
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Retailers face candle tax blow
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has attacked plans by the EU to impose a tax on candles from China, labelling it “another slap in the face” for retailers and consumers. Today the EU launched an anti-dumping investigation into claims by some European candlemakers that China is selling candles into the ...
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Halfords chief quitting for Oz presents an opportunity
The resignation of Halfords chief executive Ian McLeod could prove a “perverse” opportunity for the motor accessories retailer, broker Shore Capital has argued.
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Macy’s to shave $100m off costs as it axes regional HQ
Iconic department store group Macy’s has closed its Marshall Field’s regional headquarters in a restructure to cut its operating costs by US$100 million ( 51.3 million) a year.
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Ryman aims for 300 shops as it expects a record year
Stationery retailer Ryman expects record profits for the year to March 31, as it ramps up its store opening programme.
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Firebox seeks £5m to launchUS offensive
Online gadget retailer Firebox wants to raise 5 million of venture capital investment to fund domestic growth and expansion in the US.
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The Works boss Boardman mulls rescue package
The Works chief executive Chris Boardman is understood to be considering a management buy-out following the retailer’s collapse at the start of the month.
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Delia release sparks bookseller price war
Borders has joined the battle for sales of Delia Smith’s hotly anticipated new recipe book by slashing the price when it goes on sale today.
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Opinion
Baugur can get past its issues
“Is Baugur’s UK retail empire on the verge of meltdown?” So began a story in The Sunday Telegraph last month.
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Signet: the city view
Signet, the world’s biggest specialist jewellery retailer, posted a 6.7 per cent group like-for-like fall in the fourth quarter, propelled by an 8.6 per cent drop in the US.
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John Lewis eyes up India
Department store giant embarks on hunt for a partner to make its debut on the sub-continent
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Sainsbury’s hires 150 in non-food
Sainsbury’s is to hire 150 staff to support its burgeoning non-food operation.
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Theo Fennell to step down
Luxury jeweller Theo Fennell has revealed its eponymous creative director will step down in 12 months time, to focus on a more ambassadorial role within the business.
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Harrods to sell £250-a-glass champagne for Valentine’s
Iconic department store Harrods is to have a sparkling Valentine’s Day by selling champagne at 250 per glass.
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M&S voucher drive sparks stock fears
Marks & Spencer has distributed 800,000 discount vouchers offering 20 per cent off clothing, food and homewares this weekend as the retailer attempts to drive sales in the final weeks of its financial year, according to a report in The Daily Telegraph .
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John Lewis tests ban on cheques
Department store John Lewis has taken a step away from accepting personal cheques with a trial in two of its branches.
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US retail sales performance lacklustre
The mixed performance of US retailers has signalled a shift in consumer spending patterns as sales still fail to sparkle during the sub-prime credit crunch.
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Harrods unveils interactive window campaign
Harrods has unveiled an interactive window campaign to encourage its customers to experience its iconic store via the five senses.
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John Lewis sales slower than expected
The John Lewis Partnership had a week of mixed fortunes, with new year sales growth slower than expected at the department store business.
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AnalysisWhy low prices are not enough
People may be watching what they spend, but that hasn’t saved value specialists from collapse. George MacDonald surveys their prospects as they enter another tough year
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Warehouse Express eyes expansion on high street
Multichannel camera retailer Warehouse Express is to take on rival Jessops with plans to open more stores.