All General merchandise articles – Page 55
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OpinionOpinion: DFS cannot afford to rest on its laurels
DFS is being left with a few empty seats of late, it would appear.
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NewsClintons mulls UK store closures, job losses feared
Clintons’ US owner is considering closing up to 120 UK stores, with hundreds of jobs at risk.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, Tesco and more
Retail news round-up: MPs call for corporate governance for private firms, union calls off Tesco strike and UK consumer spending growth slows
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five lessons for retailers from JD Wetherspoon
JD Wetherspoon, or ’Spoons as it is affectionately known, has been described as a national institution.
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NewsDFS profits on track as half-year sales rise
DFS is confident its full-year profits will be in line with expectations after reporting a solid rise in half-year sales.
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NewsToday in retail: Dunelm dips as market bites
Dunelm revealed slumping profits today as a challenging market, disrupted supply chain and an acquisition-laden half took its toll.
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NewsToday in retail: Aldi topples the Co-op to hit high five
Aldi greeted this morning’s news that it has toppled the Co-op to become the fifth largest grocer in the UK with little fanfare.
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NewsStore gallery: Poundland's first Pep & Co shop-in-shop
Poundland today opened the doors on its first Pep & Co shop-in-shop as its looks to tempt shoppers with its value fashion offer.
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NewsPoundland scraps online shop to focus on core business
Poundland is pulling the plug on the transactional element of its website after a trial failed to live up to expectations, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsWiggle poaches The White Company boss Will Kernan
Wiggle has poached The White Company chief executive Will Kernan as its new boss, replacing Stefan Barden at the helm.
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AnalysisAgenda: Dunelm, DFS and grocery market share updates
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with half year results from Dunelm, a pre-close update from DFS and the latest grocery market share data on the agenda.
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NewsWaterstones' revival rolls on despite Brexit fears
Waterstones is on track to deliver a second consecutive year of profits as its turnaround continues, boss James Daunt has revealed.
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NewsJohn Lewis' sales boost from new fashion ranges
Sales at John Lewis were driven up last week by a strong performance in fashion as the retailer benefited from new season ranges.
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VideoWatch: Hawkins boss toasts toy market’s resilience
Hawkins Bazaar and Tobar boss David Mordecai told Retail Week that the UK toy market was in rude health.
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NewsShop prices fall in January amid post-Christmas Sales
Shop prices dropped last month as January Sales in the fashion, footwear, furniture, and electricals drove deflation.
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NewsToday in Retail: Will Wood carve out a Paperchase IPO?
Could we be on course to see the first retail stock market float of 2017?
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NewsJohn Lewis slashes returns policy, blames product newness
John Lewis has cut its 90-day returns policy to 35 days, and cited increased regularity of new product drops for the change.
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NewsTofs empowers local stores as Christmas sales climb
Tofs sales grew this Christmas, driven by seasonal products and a greater focus on local service.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, French Connection and more
Retail news round-up: Philip Green to sign deal with pensions regulator, Under Armour to take on French Connection store, and Dreams plans £400m sale
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AnalysisAnalysis: The battle over deliveries gets personal
Personalisation is key in the delivery war as multichannel retailers take a more personal approach. Lindsay Clarke investigates.