All General merchandise articles – Page 32
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AnalysisAnalysis: WHSmith takes off with transformational travel deal
WHSmith’s travel business should soar even higher following a landmark US deal.
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OpinionLeader: Never mind the carpets, WHSmith’s Clarke leaves the firmest of foundations
The state of WHSmith’s carpets might prompt mirth on social media, but there’s nothing shabby about the legacy of departing chief executive Steve Clarke.
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NewsHome Bargains profits climb as it plans to double store footprint
Home Bargains’ full-year sales passed the £2.5bn milestone as the business ramps up for aggressive bricks-and-mortar expansion.
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Retail VoiceWhat does experience really mean?
Brand and retail consultancy Fitch’s Morgan Holt explains how to break down the concept of ’experience’ into something more usable
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NewsRetail braced for ‘worst Christmas since Woolworths collapsed’
Retail is bracing itself for the toughest Christmas in a decade as Brexit uncertainty, high property taxes and deep discounting grip the market just two weeks into the golden quarter.
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NewsPepco names ex-Tesco exec Masters as managing director
European value retailer and Poundland stablemate Pepco has named Trevor Masters as its new boss.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What Rogers’ departure means for the future of Argos
Sainsbury’s Argos brand chief executive John Rogers is stepping down from his role, to be replaced by two existing members of its senior team. Retail Week analyses what that means for the business.
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DataVideos influence 48% of millennials to purchase
With today’s consumers expecting video as standard from their online shopping journeys, Retail Week’s Video Oscars guide reveals the real ROI of video marketing.
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NewsSainsbury’s second-quarter sales dented by Argos
Sainsbury’s has hailed “improved sales momentum” during its second-quarter despite challenging trading at Argos weighing on its top line.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How the latest Brexit twists will hit retail
Believe it or not, it’s been just 48 days since Boris Johnson moved into 10 Downing Street after succeeding Theresa May as Prime Minister.
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NewsM&S hires ex-Tesco Clubcard boss to ramp up digital and data drive
Marks & Spencer has hired the former boss of Tesco’s Clubcard loyalty scheme as it ramps up efforts to “substantially” grow its data teams and become a “digital-first” business.
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NewsDixons Carphone shareholders revolt over executive pay
Dixons Carphone has said it will consult with its shareholders after being hit with a stinging revolt over the pay of its leadership team.
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NewsHalfords trims profit forecast amid summer sales slowdown
Halfords has trimmed its profit guidance for the second time this year after blaming poor weather and weak consumer confidence for a slump in sales.
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VideoWatch: Would FTSE 100 relegation spell disaster for M&S?
As Marks & Spencer teeters on the brink of relegation from the FTSE 100 for the first time in its history, the team discuss what impact it could have on the high street bellwether.
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AnalysisConfused by conflicting retail stats? This is the real state of play
Retail sales are falling. Or are they rising? There is a range of contrasting figures on the health of the retail market, but which tell the true story? George MacDonald investigates.
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News‘For sale’ sign raised over toy retailer Hawkin’s Bazaar
Toys and gadgets specialist Hawkin’s Bazaar has been put up for sale and offers are being sought for all or parts of the retailer.
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NewsTK Maxx owner quarterly sales and profits climb
TK Maxx’s parent company TJX has posted an uplift in second-quarter sales and income despite a decline in profit margin.
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NewsPoundland owner prepares for sale or float
Poundland owner Pepkor Europe is understood to be mulling a €4bn (£3.6bn) sale or flotation next month.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: Poundland – what’s in a name?
Patrick Blower’s take on Poundland’s name-defying new pricing strategy.
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NewsPoundland pilots move from single price to ‘simple’ price
Variety store group Poundland is to pilot prices below £1 for the first time, along with higher price points to deliver “even more amazing value” for shoppers