All General merchandise articles – Page 76
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NewsSteinhoff joins battle with Sainsbury's for control of Argos with £1.4bn offer
South African retailer Steinhoff has thrown its hat into the ring for control of Argos after making a higher offer for the business than is on the table from rival suitor Sainsbury’s.
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NewsAmazon ramps up UK expansion plans with new fulfilment centre
Amazon has unveiled plans to open a new 1 million sq ft fulfilment centre in Leicestershire as its steps up its UK expansion strategy.
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NewsSports Direct owner Mike Ashley offers to meet MPs over staff conditions
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has invited MPs to the retailer’s headquarters to discuss the working conditions of its staff.
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NewsSmiggle hits accelerator on UK expansion and click-and-collect roll-out
Australian retailer Smiggle is hitting the accelerator on its UK expansion amid plans to open one store per week during the next three years.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales up 7% after fashion and electricals boost
Sales at department store group John Lewis rose 7% last week, with fashion and Valentine’s Day the driving forces behind the increase.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tackle your biggest business challenges at Retail Week Live
Retail is changing rapidly, make sure your company is well-equipped to change with it by attending Retail Week Live next month.
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NewsWyevale Garden Centres owner Terra Firma mulls £700m sale
Wyevale Garden Centres owner Terra Firma is mulling over a sale of the business after four years of ownership, according to reports.
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AnalysisOpinion: Wiggle shifts gear as growth strategy races ahead
Sports etailer Wiggle has revealed the extent of its expansion plans with the planned acquisition of rival Chain Reaction Cycles.
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News99p Stores pre-tax losses ballooned prior to Poundland takeover
Pre-tax losses at 99p Stores ballooned to more than £11m in its last full year of independence before being acquired by rival Poundland.
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NewsM&S accused of paying Asian workers less than living wage
Marks & Spencer has been accused of failing to pay Asian workers making its clothes sufficiently, six years after supporting a living wage.
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NewsMountain Warehouse to ramp up US expansion ahead of £200m IPO
Mountain Warehouse is poised to accelerate its US expansion as boss Mark Neale bids to grow its overseas presence to “half of the business”.
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NewsHarrods managing director appointed chairman at trade body Walpole
Walpole has appointed Harrods managing director Michael Ward as its chairman, who will replace Ben Hughes at the luxury brands trade body.
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NewsJD hires Andy Rubin as non-exec director to drive overseas expansion
JD Sports Fashion has drafted in Andy Rubin, a director at the retailer’s largest shareholder Pentland Group, as a non-executive board member.
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OpinionOpinion: Going global with an ecommerce brand is frisky business
Lovehoney co-founder Richard Longhurst shares his unique experience of coping with the various challenges of international expansion.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Co-op sales, Asda appointment and Wiggle eyes cycle rival
News editor James Wilmore and grocery reporter Luke Tugby discuss this week’s news as the Co-op’s sales grow and Asda hires Andy Murray.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What impact has the 5p plastic bag levy had in England?
It’s just four months since the 5p plastic bag charge was introduced in England. Retail Week looks at what impact the levy has had.
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VideoWatch: Tesco turnaround gathers pace with warehouse transformation
Tesco has invested in a raft of changes to modernise its Fenny Lock general merchandise warehouse, located in Milton Keynes.
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NewsClarks cuts jobs at head office amid global restructure
Footwear retailer Clarks has made a raft of redundancies at its UK head office as part of a global restructure, according to reports.
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OpinionTesco's pay stance epitomises the concerns of big and small retailers alike
The recent changes to pay at Tesco, Wilko and B&Q demonstrate how the the national living wage puts pressure on retailers of all sizes.
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NewsFrom Aldi bras to perfume promos: retailers woo shoppers with Valentine's offer
Retailers are gearing up for a bumper Valentine’s Day this weekend and have launched a range of deals and new products to woo consumers.