All General merchandise articles – Page 44
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NewsProlonged promotions drive shop prices down in January
Shop price deflation persisted this month as retailers extended their Christmas promotions into January.
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NewsPets at Home gets its bite back in third quarter
Pets at Home has reported rising sales across all categories as its new pricing strategy continues to gain momentum.
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NewsMamas & Papas reveals festive sales rise
Mamas & Papas has reported an increase in like-for-like sales over the Christmas period, with personal shopping playing a key role.
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NewsPoundland hunted by private equity as Bond eyes buyout
Poundland is being circled by a host of private equity firms amid boss Andy Bond mulling a potential management buyout.
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NewsThe Range founder eyes £2bn listing for discount chain
The Range’s founder Chris Dawson is in talks with investment banks about a £2bn London flotation of the value retailer he founded 30 years ago.
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GalleryIn pictures: Discount and digital in New York
There may be empty spaces in the Big Apple’s shopping districts, but there is also much to draw the eye. John Ryan reports.
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NewsHalfords posts Christmas sales rise as new boss starts
Halfords has reported an uplift in Christmas sales but cautioned that the trading environment remains subdued.
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NewsThe Works celebrates record Christmas performance
The Works has hailed its “strongest ever” Christmas trading performance, notching up record growth both in stores and online.
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AnalysisStore of the Week: Godiva, Meadowhall
Luxury chocolate-maker Godiva has opened an outlet in Sheffield’s Meadowhall shopping centre that is more café than traditional store.
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NewsPoundland ramps up fashion with 150 Pep&Co openings
Poundland is making a major play for the value fashion market by opening more than 150 Pep&Co shop-in-shops in its stores over the next year.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales fall as electricals struggle
John Lewis sales fell 3.8% to £85.7m last week as electricals and home technology sales plunged 6%.
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers are waking up to veganism
Another January has rolled around, along with all those resolutions that are usually forgotten by Valentine’s Day.
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NewsB&M delivers ‘outstanding’ Christmas sales spike
B&M has reported a jump in sales over the golden quarter driven by its rapid bricks-and-mortar expansion and grocery offering.
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AnalysisRetail's Christmas: Premium, promos and polarisation
With a slew of retailers including Tesco, M&S, John Lewis and House of Fraser updating today, much has been learned about the golden quarter. Retail Week picks out the key trends.
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NewsGame stems decay with positive festive update
Game’s sales jumped during the golden quarter as it capitalised on high demand for new games consoles and “appealing” game releases.
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GalleryIn pictures: High street Sales round-up
As we move into mid-January, retailers are scrambling to rid themselves of unwanted merchandise and adopting a variety of ways to do so.
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NewsSainsbury’s boss Coupe defends Argos sales slowdown
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has defended Argos’ festive performance despite suffering a slowdown in sales during the crucial golden quarter.
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NewsRyman Christmas sales jump as Boux Avenue falls
Theo Paphitis’ stable of retailers recorded mixed performances in the run-up to Christmas as Ryman and Robert Dyas’ sales increased and Boux Avenue’s dropped.
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NewsRetail sales 'muted' in December as non-food slumps
Retail sales edged up in December despite a “stark” contrast in the fortunes of grocery and non-food operators.
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NewsAgenda: Festive updates from 18 major retailers
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with festive updates from 18 major retailers on the agenda.