All General merchandise articles – Page 90
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NewsMarks & Spencer eyes launch of loyalty card scheme
Marks & Spencer is considering introducing a loyalty card scheme provisionally named ‘Sparks’ in the next few months, according to reports.
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GalleryIn pictures: First look inside Mike Ashley's Mega Value.com store
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has opened a discount department store in Kidderminster called Mega Value.com. Retail Week takes a look inside.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Mike Ashley makes his first foray into the value sector
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley’s newly launched Mega Value discount store.
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NewsHalfords' new boss has "open mind" over size of store estate
Halfords’ boss Jill McDonald is keeping an “open mind” over the size of the retailer’s estate, stressing that 99% of outlets are profitable.
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NewsMarks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland bags £596,000 bonus
Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland has bagged an annual bonus of £596,000 after the retailer reported its first profits rise in four years.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on BHS, Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's, Morrisons
Retail news round-up on June 5, 2015: Pension experts warns on BHS deficit, Tesco eyes South Korea unit sell-off, M&S boss bags bonus, Sainsbury’s boss misses out on bonus, Morrisons faces shareholders’ wrath
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are shoppers choosing to spend on leisure rather than retail?
The economic outlook may be improving and consumers are finding themselves with more disposable income, but is retail losing out to leisure?
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NewsToys R Us taps IPO veteran as new chief executive
Toy retailer Toys R Us is installing the former boss of Domino’s Pizza as its new chief executive.
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NewsTed Baker debuts & Moore fascia in London’s Shoreditch
Ted Baker will unveil its new format store on Friday as part of an effort to tap into the tastes of trendy shoppers in East London.
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NewsWHSmith high street sales fall but travel performance on the up
WHSmith’s high street sales continued to decline but the retailer’s travel business reported improved growth in the first quarter.
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AnalysisTimeline: Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley's rise in retail
As Mike Ashley makes his first venture into the general merchandising sector with Mega Value, we plot the Sports Direct owner’s career.
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OpinionMike Ashley looks match-fit to tackle the value sector
If he can do with general merchandise what he has done in sportswear and fashion, Mike Ashley could be about to move up into the value sector’s Premier League.
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NewsAo.com reports pre-tax loss of £2.9m as Europe business hit by start-up costs
Ao.com has posted a pre-tax loss of £2.9m for the year as its European business was hit by a start-up loss of £8m after its launch in Germany.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco Clubcard, Douglas cosmetics and pop-ups
Retail news round-up on June 2, 2015: Tesco Clubcard value slashed,cosmetics retailer Douglas sold to CVC and 3.4m pop-up shops in UK by 2017
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OpinionComment: Economic reports should be approached with caution
There are so many factors affecting retail at present that basing predictions on the latest economic reports can prove somewhat precarious.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet appoints Darren Shapland as chairman
Former Carpetright chief executive Darren Shapland will join etailer Notonthehighstreet.com as its new chairman later this month.
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NewsSnow & Rock Group sold to Cotswold Outdoor owner AS Adventure Group
AS Adventure Group has stepped up its interest in UK retail by snapping up the Snow & Rock Group from LGV Capital for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsMike Ashley enters discount sector with launch of Mega Value store
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has launched a discount store as he makes his first foray into the general merchandising and discounting sector.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, M&S and Mike Ashley
Retail news round-up on June 1, 2015: Morrisons braced for shareholder revolt, M&S’ biggest private investor sells shares, Mike Ashley launches discount store and more.
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NewsFindel to keep hold of Kitbag business as it decides not to sell
Home shopping group Findel has decided not to sell its sports retail business Kitbag following a strategic review.