All General merchandise articles – Page 38
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NewsCard Factory profits grow despite ‘challenging’ trading
Card Factory has registered an increase in half-year profits as it grew sales amid what it dubbed a “challenging consumer environment”.
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NewsEvans Cycles seeks buyer to fund rescue bid
Evans Cycles has put itself up for sale and is seeking fresh funding to secure its future.
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NewsPoundworld founder Edwards to launch new value chain
Poundworld founder Chris Edwards is launching a new discount chain – and has ambitious plans to open 100 stores within a year, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPoundland to open in 20 former Poundworld locations
Poundland will open stores in up to 20 former Poundworld locations following its rival’s demise.
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NewsThe Hut Group embarks on 1m sq ft campus project
The Hut Group is set to develop 1m sq ft of office and studio space, creating the biggest office space outside London.
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AnalysisData: Top 20 retailers by profit growth
Only a third of the UK’s largest retailers generated earnings growth in their last financial year, according to new Retail Week research.
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NewsArgos launches voice shopping with Google
Argos has rolled out a voice shopping service for Google Home devices that enables shoppers to order click-and-collect items.
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NewsOffice Outlet CVA approved by creditors
Office Outlet will shutter four of its stores, with the loss of almost 50 jobs, after creditors unanimously approved its CVA.
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NewsWilko hires data director to drive transformation plans
Wilko has bolstered it senior team and appointed Neil Feakins for the newly created role of customer insights and data director.
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NewsHalfords sales rise buoyed by new ranges
Halfords has hailed a “solid” start to its financial year as sales increased despite the “challenging retail environment”.
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NewsAugust retail sales increase driven by groceries
Retail sales edged up in August as inflation-driven increases in grocery sales were largely offset by falling non-food revenues.
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NewsWarm September to cost retailers '£80m per week'
Warmer weather in September could cost non-food retailers £80m per week, a new report has warned.
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DataRetail weather: Summer temperatures return
The retail weather forecast from Saturday September 1 through to Friday September 7, 2018: warm again for most
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NewsAgenda: WHSmith updates the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with a pre-close update from WHSmith.
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NewsOffice Outlet launches CVA proposal
Office Outlet aims to shut four of its 95 stores in response to tough trading conditions.
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IndicatorGeneral merchandise ranking 2018
There is a pronounced dichotomy between general merchandisers with digitally advanced offers and those that rely on their store estate. With the likes of Amazon dominating in ecommerce and Argos winning at cross-channel, our ranking reveals where other general merchandisers can invest to remain competitive.
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IndicatorThe digital dichotomy in general merchandise
In the general merchandise sector, there is a pronounced dichotomy between retailers with digitally advanced offers and more traditional ones at that rely on bricks-and-mortar stores.
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OpinionOpinion: How the pound store is moving online
Poundland’s original founder Steve Smith has since launched Poundshop.com and is convinced ecommerce is the future for value-hungry shoppers.
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DataRetail weather: Plenty of showers followed by sun
The retail weather forecast from Saturday August 18 through to Friday August 24, 2018: Plenty of showers followed by sun