All General merchandise articles – Page 88
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NewsAmazon unveils raft of deals for Prime Day promotional event
Amazon has unveiled a raft of eye-catching deals for Prime Day, a promotional event designed to win new members to its Prime subscription scheme.
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AnalysisAnalysis: June Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
After the strongest growth, excluding Easter, for 18 months in June, the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor reveals positive results in all categories.
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OpinionBlog: Octer app bids to change the way people shop online
Barely a week passes without a new app launching that purports to change the future of retail, but eventually one of these will stick so it’s worth keeping an eye on them.
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OpinionBlog: Keeping the omnichannel customer satisfied
Hermes explores the benefits of a seamless shopping experience and why getting the customer journey right and all the experiences along the way is more important than ever.
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OpinionRFID blog: A seamless fit for a challenging market
Despite a challenging market, RFID has gained traction within the apparel sector at a greater pace than other retail categories – but, why?
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GalleryStore gallery: How Hyundai Rockar is driving digital in-store
The Retail Week award-winning Hyundai Rockar store in Bluewater offers a new approach to retail by bringing the car into the mall.
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NewsShop price deflation remains but consumer summer spending 'robust'
Consumer spending is expected to remain “robust” over the summer but shop prices have fallen for the 26th consecutive month.
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OpinionComment: Margin potential outweighs fashion sales decline at M&S
A minus in front of a sales number is never welcome especially, as in the case of Marks & Spencer, following indications of a return to form.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Is Marks & Spencer this season's big loser in fashion?
After a difficult season for many fashion retailers, no big ‘loser’ has yet been identified… but is Marks & Spencer a candidate?
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer first-quarter results: What the analysts say
M&S clothing sales declined in the quarter to June 27, while food and home furnishings like-for-likes were flat. Here is what the analysts say.
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NewsBolland: M&S beat the market in a tough quarter for fashion
Marks & Spencer’s general merchandise arm outperformed the market despite a slip in first-quarter like-for-likes, Marc Bolland has maintained.
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NewsPromotional market hits Marks & Spencer clothing revival
Marks & Spencer has reported a flat first-quarter for clothing and home furnishings but says it is on course to improve margins for apparel.
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NewsHalf of Wilko founding family secures £63m from stake sale
One half of the family behind value chain Wilko collected £63m from selling its stake in the retailer last year, new documents have revealed.
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OpinionRFID blog: A digital identity, for an anytime, anywhere world
In the first of a new series of blogs revealing everything retailers need to know about RFID, GS1 UK zeroes in on the technology’s retail benefits in a multichannel world.
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NewsHalfords hires Jonny Mason to replace Findlay as chief financial officer
Halfords has appointed Jonny Mason as chief financial officer to replace Andrew Findlay, who was poached by easyJet in April.
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NewsRetailers warned on Black Friday as consumers slam 'unprepared' stores
Retailers have been urged to up the ante on Black Friday after two thirds of consumers said stores were “not prepared” last year.
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NewsRetailers reap rewards of heatwave as sales soar along with temperatures
Sales are soaring as much as the temperatures this week as retailers across the country capitalise on Britain’s mid-summer heatwave.
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NewsFormer iconic art chain Athena makes retail comeback
Athena, the former art and cards retailer, has launched an online store selling album art prints and is plotting a return to bricks-and-mortar.
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NewsCarpetright pre-tax profits jump as bid to reposition brand progresses
Carpetright declares year of “significant progress” as underlying pre-tax profits more than treble.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Pep&Co aims to take the value fashion market by storm
Pep&Co opens the doors to its debut store in Kettering this week. Retail Week explores the discounter’s ambitious plans for the high street.