All General merchandise articles – Page 52
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NewsIcandy enters administration, putting 79 jobs at risk
Gifting retailer Icandy has entered administration and shuttered four of its 14 outlets as it seeks a buyer.
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NewsMothercare chief financial officer resigns
Mothercare finance boss and executive director Richard Smothers has given notice and will leave the specialist retailer next year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Next, AB Foods and more
Retail news round-up: Next and AB Foods boosted by broker upgrades, iCandy falls into administration and Matchless launches first London store.
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AnalysisAnalysis: April retail sales sector by sector
Retail like-for-likes jumped 5.6% in April and total sales recorded their best performance since 2011 as the late timing of Easter boosted purchases.
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NewsGear4music profits and sales soar in harmonious year
Musical instrument and equipment etailer Gear4music unveiled bumper profit and sales growth in its second full year since it floated on AIM.
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GalleryIn pictures: Scouse browsing at M&S, Lindt and Made.com
The great majority of retailers have a branch in Liverpool city centre, but do they measure up? John Ryan visits Merseyside and scores the shops out of 10.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Coast, Coach and more
Retail news round-up: Coast, Warehouse and Oasis to face store closures and Coach to acquire Jimmy Choo
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OpinionOpinion: Sainsbury’s cannot lose appetite for groceries
Sainsbury’s journey towards becoming a food and non-food powerhouse to rival the likes of John Lewis reached two more milestones last month.
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NewsWoolworths could make comeback under ex-boss
A former Woolworths managing director hopes to revive the famous retail name and launch it again on high streets almost 10 years after its collapse.
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AnalysisExclusive: Prioritise present EU trade deals, BRC urges
Retail industry trade body the BRC has urged the next Government to make tariff-free trade a top Brexit negotiating priority.
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AnalysisData: Can Dave Lewis overcome Tesco’s margin challenge?
Tesco’s recovery is in full swing, but much work remains to reach its ambitious margin target
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NewsSainsbury’s ramps up plans for Argos and Habitat
Sainsbury’s is ramping up its efforts to integrate the Argos and Habitat businesses after lifting the lid on its latest plans to build the businesses.
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NewsRetail diary: Sainsbury’s, Fortnum’s and ‘kidults’
Big kids boost toy market, Fortnum & Mason teams up with the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and Sainsbury’s Styles-out sprouts trend.
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GalleryStore gallery: WHSmith to trial new high street formats
Stationery specialist WHSmith is trialling a range of new store concepts in key locations as it moves to bolster sales at its high street division.
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NewsWHSmith travel arm takes off but high street sales fall
WHSmith’s travel division was once again the star performer for the retailer in its half-year, but sales fell at its high street business.
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NewsProfile: Hobbycraft's Majestic new boss John Colley
Having made the switch from DIY to wine 18 months ago, John Colley is now preparing to craft out a career in another new retail sector.
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AnalysisFive lessons retailers can learn from Paddy Power
As the biggest race in the horse racing calendar, the Grand National, approaches this weekend, bookmakers are kicking their marketing efforts into overdrive.
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AnalysisAgenda: Tesco, JD, WHSmith and Dunelm updates
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with financial updates from Tesco, JD, WHSmith and Dunelm all on the agenda.
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NewsFood prices rise steeply as retailers' costs stack up
Food inflation accelerated to 1% in March, marking the sharpest rise in food prices since February 2014, as supermarkets face climbing commodity costs.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Poundland’s multi-price punt pay off?
Poundland unveiled its plans to expand its price proposition and widen its in-store product offering. Will the move inspire or alienate its shoppers?