All General merchandise articles – Page 65
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DataData: M&S's clothing and home catchments
Ever since Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe unveiled plans to reshape the retailer’s portfolio, speculation over which stores will be affected has been rife.
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NewsRetail Week Awards: The UK retailers ruling overseas
As the shortlist for the Retail Week Awards 2017 is revealed, we take a look at the retailers competing for the International Growth prize.
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NewsAgenda: Kingfisher, Bonmarché and Black Friday
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Bonmarché, Kingfisher, AO.com and Mothercare preceding Black Friday.
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NewsRetail sales jump 6.2% in October, says ONS
Retail sales by value, excluding fuel, jumped 6.2% year-on-year in October as volumes surged 7.6%, according to latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures.
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VideoWatch: Lego unwraps new London flagship
Lego has today unveiled its biggest ever dedicated retail store in the heart of London’s West End.
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NewsWilko bags ex-Tesco exec Terrell to drive growth
Former top Tesco executive Robin Terrell has rejoined value operator Wilko as a non-executive director.
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NewsInflation falls as low clothing prices take hold
The UK’s rising inflation rate has been dampened by cheaper clothing prices, the Office for National Statistics has said.
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NewsB&M presses on with expansion as Brexit boost beckons
B&M is aiming to open around 80 new stores over the next 18 months as it seeks to capitalise on fears over an economic downturn and Brexit.
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NewsBHS: Chappell given extension over administration threat
Former BHS owner Dominic Chappell has been handed an extension to try and prevent his business venture, Retail Acquisitions, from being put into administration.
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NewsShop Direct to open staff hub in London’s Victoria
Shop Direct will open an office in London in a bid to attract more talent and develop its technological capabilities.
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NewsB&M half-year profits climb as new stores drive growth
B&M has recorded an increase in profits during its first half as new store openings across the UK and Germany drove sales growth.
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NewsCard Factory sales jump as it targets store expansion
Card Factory has posted a jump in sales over the first three quarters of its financial year as it presses ahead with an aggressive store opening programme.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Alibaba's Singles' Day is reinventing ecommerce
When the clock struck midnight on 11.11 2016, all that was left for Alibaba’s team to do was wait.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, Tesco, Mamas & Papas
Retail round-up: Ex-BHS owner arrested, SFO to conclude its investigation into Tesco, Mamas & Papas reports rise in earnings, and more
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils a modern Mrs Claus
M&S has revealed its Christmas campaign for 2016, which features a modern Mrs Claus.
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NewsAmazon and Argos unveil Black Friday extravaganzas
Amazon and Argos have unveiled their Black Friday plans, with both retailers set to run fortnight-long events.
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NewsAgenda: Asda, B&M and Majestic Wine update
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with Asda, B&M and grocery sales figures all on the agenda.
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NewsHalfords profits plunge but like-for-likes creep up
Halfords like-for-likes inched up across the group’s retail and autocentre segments but profits plunged in its half-year results.
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NewsWatch: John Lewis reveals Christmas advert
John Lewis has unveiled its Christmas advert, which this year focuses on Buster the dog’s Christmas Eve and morning.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are Rowe's fashion plans too late for M&S?
Despite Steve Rowe setting out in May plans to recover and grow Marks & Spencer’s struggling clothing division, there remains little visible improvement.