All General merchandise articles – Page 58
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NewsSales rise as online shoppers splurge on Black Friday
Retail sales increased last month, driven by online shoppers and Black Friday as electricals and home categories performed well.
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NewsLego increases its UK prices as Brexit hits
Lego is set to increase its prices in the UK next year owing to the collapse in the value of sterling since the Brexit vote.
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NewsPre-Christmas discounting levels grow for sixth consecutive year
Pre-Christmas discounting levels have grown for the sixth year in a row, with the average discount on the high street at 43%.
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NewsDixons Carphone half-year profits jump 19%
Dixons Carphone has reported a 19% surge in half-year profits, but said it is planning for “more uncertain” times in the face of Brexit.
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NewsArgos drivers vote for three-day Christmas strike
Argos delivery drivers are set to strike for 72 hours in the run-up to Christmas, Unite the union has said.
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NewsMarks & Spencer chairman Robert Swannell to retire
Marks & Spencer chairman Robert Swannell will retire next year, after six years in the role.
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NewsEx-Poundland boss Jim McCarthy joins Ultimate Products
Consumer goods group Ultimate Products has hired former Poundland boss Jim McCarthy as chairman as it prepares to go public.
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NewsAgenda: Dixons Carphone, Carpetright and sales data
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Dixons Carphone and Carpetright, plus the latest retail sales data all on the agenda.
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NewsPoundworld fined for selling faulty phone chargers
Poundworld has been fined a six-figure sum for selling thousands of faulty smartphone chargers with fake safety test certificates.
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NewsFestive shop prices will be lower than three years ago
Shop prices will be lower than they were three years ago this Christmas, but inflationary pressures are poised to emerge in the new year.
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NewsRetail Diary: Tesco, Paperchase and Morrisons get festive
Tesco delivers a very Hap-pie Christmas, Paperchase become gangsta wrappers and Morrisons kicks off its festive fundraising drive.
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NewsAgenda: Sports Direct and Ocado post updates
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Sports Direct and Ocado, plus the latest retail sales data on the agenda.
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NewsConsumer confidence drops amid ‘economic turmoil’
Overall consumer confidence has fallen five points in November to -8, driven by growing fears about the economy, latest GfK figures show.
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InterviewWhy The Entertainer boss is confident about Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for toy retailers, and The Entertainer boss Gary Grant is feeling chipper.
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NewsPoundland eyes sale of up to 80 stores
Poundland is looking to sell up to 80 stores just over two months after it was acquired by South African retail giant Steinhoff.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Black Friday at Bluewater is a terribly British affair
It’s 7.45am on Black Friday at Bluewater and the stores open early today – in just 15 minutes. But hold on, where is everybody?
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OpinionThis week in retail: Consumer confidence under scrutiny
Consumer confidence remains fragile in light of Brexit concerns and dire warnings following last week’s Autumn Statement.
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AnalysisOpinion: What can be learned from Staples' decline?
Hilco’s acquisition of Staples’ UK business is one of many deals in the office supply space, following a recent drop in sales and growth.
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NewsMothercare profits slump as like-for-like sales fall
Mothercare has reported a fall in half-year profits and like-for-like sales following “difficult” trading conditions.
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NewsPets at Home like-for-like sales and profits climb
Pets at Home has posted rising like-for-like sales and profits as it services division and online offer drove continued growth.