All General merchandise articles – Page 72
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OpinionAnalysis: Four key strategies for retailers as they prepare for Brexit
Uncertainty will be a feature of the retail landscape for months to come as the timeframe and structure of the UK’s EU exit become clear.
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NewsPoundland chairman talks up growth opportunities under new owner Steinhoff
Poundland’s chairman has said he believes its staff should be “pleased” with Steinhoff’s takeover as it offers growth opportunities.
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NewsM&S boss Rowe warns 7,000 staff could face pay cuts amid 'tough decisions'
New Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe has warned that pay for 7,000 workers could be cut as he grapples with “tough decisions” at the helm.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG June Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Retail sales rose 0.2% in June, although like-for-likes fell, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. Here’s our sector by sector breakdown.
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NewsLakeland appoints its first boss from outside founding Rayner family
Lakeland has unveiled its first chief executive from outside the Rayner family after naming BP UK retail director Catherine Nunn as its boss.
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NewsArcadia chairman rejects claim lack of governance led to BHS collapse
Lord Grabiner, the chairman of Arcadia, has rejected the idea a lack of corporate governance at Sir Philip Green’s retail empire led to the collapse of BHS.
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NewsAsos gives customers choice over one-hour delivery slots
Asos has upgraded its fulfilment offer by launching a new service allowing customers to choose their own one-hour delivery slot.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Clarity needed on apprenticeship levy as pressures mount
The Government’s apprenticeship levy, scheduled to be introduced in April next year, is not a popular policy among many retailers.
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OpinionNeil Saunders' letter from America: Brexit impact reaches the US
Over the past couple of weeks following the referendum, my daily interactions with the good folk of the United States have changed.
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NewsBritain’s top retail groups call for urgent cut in business rates
Britain’s leading retail industry groups have written to chancellor George Osborne, lobbying for a reduction in business rates.
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AnalysisAnalysis: After Brexit, who will be retail's winners and losers?
Retailers across the UK have been left to ponder an uncertain future following the country’s shock vote to leave the European Union.
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NewsAgenda: SuperGroup full-years plus Asos, Halfords and Mothercare updates
Retail Week looks to next week with full-year results from SuperGroup, plus trading updates from Asos, Burberry, Halfords, Mothercare all on the agenda.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things we learned from the M&S first-quarter update
Steve Rowe marked his first full quarter as M&S chief executive with reporting some very bad numbers, especially in clothing.
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NewsM&S forced to re-publish quarterly results following 'clerical error'
Marks & Spencer has been forced to re-publish its first quarter results after incorrectly claiming that group sales had increased.
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InterviewInterview: Poundland's Jim McCarthy looks back on his 43 years in retail
Jim McCarthy is rarely stuck for words. Anyone who knows the gregarious retail veteran will testify to that.
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NewsFrank Field: Tina Green made £28m last year from BHS acquisition
The MP leading the select committee on BHS has hit out at Lady Tina Green, calling to attention the sums she continues to earn from BHS.
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NewsShop prices continue to fall as fresh food costs edge down
Shop prices fell in June as the 38-month run of deflation continued and food items declined to the lowest level since September last year.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe 'absolutely convinced' by Argos deal despite Brexit
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has downplayed fears over Brexit and remains “absolutely convinced” of the rationale to acquire Home Retail Group.
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NewsBusiness confidence nosedives in the aftermath of Brexit vote
Confidence among UK businesses has plummeted since Brexit with firms’ expectations for sales, exports and investments going “off a cliff”.
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NewsChancellor George Osborne pledges to cut corporation tax following Brexit
Chancellor George Osborne has vowed to cut corporation tax by 5% in a move to encourage businesses to invest in the UK following Brexit.