All General merchandise articles – Page 50
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NewsPaperchase finance boss departs stationery specialist
Paperchase’s chief financial officer David Bateman is stepping down after 17 years at the retailer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsB&M sales soar as Arora hails best Q1 in years
Value retailer B&M’s sales have rocketed during what boss Simon Arora described as its strongest first quarter in three years.
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NewsJune retail sales rise helped by weather and inflation
Retail sales rose by 1.2% like-for-like in June as warm weather benefited categories ranging from summer clothing and outdoor toys to food.
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NewsShop prices on upward trend as inflation kicks in
Food prices climbed last month at the highest rate in more than three years and retail price inflation is expected to pick up in the coming months.
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NewsSainsbury’s sales rise as grocery gains momentum
Sainsbury’s posted a rise in first-quarter like-for-likes as its convenience and online food offer boosted sales.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Smiggle's tactics for international success
As Smiggle opens its 100th UK store, group managing director John Cheston shares his top tips for conquering global markets.
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AnalysisProductivity: Artificial intelligence to the rescue
From customer service robots to online chatbots, artificial intelligence is playing a crucial role in driving productivity gains. Retail Week investigates this game-changing phenomenon.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 10 ways the iPhone transformed retail
On the 10th anniversary of the iPhone’s debut, Retail Week takes a look at how it fundamentally changed the retail landscape.
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NewsAgenda: Dixons Carphone, Carpetright and Findel update
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Dixons Carphone, Carpetright, Debenhams and Findel on the agenda.
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DataSales tracker: Buoyant footfall fails to revive sales
Sales from the week ending June 18, 2017: Father’s Day, the hot weather and buoyant footfall were not enough to revive sales this week.
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NewsSan Fran firm bids for Shop Direct as buyers close in
Shop Direct’s £3bn sale process has entered the next stage of bidding, with three known parties currently in the ring.
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NewsRetail sales grow at slowest rate for four years
UK retail sales grew at their slowest rate for more than four years in May as rising inflation following the Brexit vote dragged on spending.
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NewsToday in retail: Dark times for BrightHouse
BrightHouse’s problems were laid bare today when the rent-to-buy business posted an eye-watering slump in profitability.
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OpinionRetailers battle for customer votes after election farce
Business confidence plummeted in the aftermath of last week’s tragicomic general election.
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InterviewInterview: Paperchase pair on penning its growth plan
Paperchase chief executive Timothy Melgund and chairman Nick Wood reveal what’s on the cards at the stationery specialist.
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NewsMamas & Papas in double blow as boss and chairman quit
Mamas & Papas has suffered a double blow after boss Jonathon Fitzgerald and chairman Derek Lovelock quit their roles at the nursery specialist.
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NewsAgenda: Tesco, WHSmith and Majestic Wine update
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with full-year figures from Majestic Wine and quarterly updates from Tesco and WHSmith on the agenda.
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NewsSteinhoff profits jump as Poundland sales climb
Steinhoff delivered a leap in profits and sales at the half-year mark, although its recent clutch of acquisitions dented margins.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five lessons for retailers from Formula One
The glitz and glamour, Champagne and fast cars of Formula One have captivated motor racing fans across the world for decades.
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DataData: The UK's top 30 value retail hotspots
After value powerhouse B&M unveiled its latest spike in profits and sales last week, the retailer hiked up its UK store target from 850 to 950.