All General merchandise articles – Page 90
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AnalysisCard Factory first-half profits grow as it declares special dividend
Card Factory has reported rising half-year profits and sales boosted by new stores, improved product quality and a growing online business.
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RFID blog: The best of the early adopters part two
Last week we looked at applications of RFID in the value retail market. Now let’s examine the RFID pilots of department stores and luxury retailers.
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Hobbycraft launches small store format to accelerate expansion plan
Arts and crafts specialist Hobbycraft has launched a new small store format as it seeks to accelerate the expansion of its store estate.
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Hobbycraft profits rise after laying foundations for growth
Arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft has revealed full-year profits and sales growth as its business transformation plan pays off.
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Matalan Direct unveils beds and bedroom furniture ranges
Matalan Direct, the retailer’s new ecommerce brand, has branched out into selling beds and bedroom furniture and is eyeing further expansion into the home furnishings market.
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NewsCard Factory founder Dean Hoyle invests in The Works and appointed chairman
Card Factory founder Dean Hoyle has made a ‘sizeable’ investment in discounter The Works and will become its chairman.
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NewsThe Works' profits and sales surge as transformation plan takes root
Discount retailer The Works has revealed a surge in profits and sales on the back of an overhaul of its stores and multichannel offer.
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OpinionRFID blog: The best of the early adopters
A key part of understanding RFID is to look at examples and learnings from the companies that are already using this revolutionary technology.
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NewsHome Retail boss Walden 'optimistic' this Black Friday will be less disruptive
Home Retail boss John Walden is “optimistic” Black Friday will be less disruptive than last year as the group gears up for Christmas.
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NewsArgos like-for-likes fall 2.8% in second quarter as electricals demand wanes
Argos like-for-likes fell 2.8% in the second quarter as demand for electricals fell amid “weaker overall market conditions”.
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OpinionRFID blog: Tags, readers, software and robots
What’s involved in choosing an RFID solution that will work for your retail business?
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NewsM&S launches 'extensive fashion campaign' to hammer home quality message
Marks & Spencer has launched “one of the most extensive fashion campaigns” in its history as it bids to drive home its quality message.
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NewsWHSmith's online customers have data distributed in mass emails after 'bug'
WHSmith customers have had private data sent to fellow users of the retailer’s website after a glitch with an online contact form.
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NewsHalfords warns of falling cycling sales but remains confident on profits
Halfords has warned that cycling sales have plummeted in its second quarter to date, but bosses remain confident it will meet profit forecasts.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Original Factory Shop's quest to become the UK's best-loved retailer
The Original Factory Shop chief executive Tony Page has lofty ambitions for a retailer that he has dubbed a “well-kept secret”.
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NewsRetail Diary: Stuart Broad gets an unexpected delivery from Waitrose
Retail Diary: Cricketer Stuart Broad’s unexpected delivery, Halfords’ tight squeeze, Waterstones gears up for Trigger Mortis
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NewsContactless payment limit increased from £20 to £30 as spending hits £2.5bn
Shoppers will be able to make bigger purchases using contactless payment cards from today after the limit was raised from £20 to £30.
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NewsOliver Bonas becomes first high street chain to pay 'real' living wage
Independent retailer Oliver Bonas has become the first UK high street employer to bring the living wage into force.
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OpinionRFID blog: Revealing the what, when, where and why of your supply chain
With its strength in identifying individual items or assets and their whereabouts, RFID offers a multitude of benefits across the entire supply chain.
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NewsBlack Friday predicted to break £1bn online sales barrier this year
Black Friday this year is forecast to become the UK’s first £1bn online shopping day, according to digital consultancy Salmon.