All General merchandise articles – Page 96
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GalleryIn pictures: Oracle Retail Week Awards 2015 VIP Reception
Guests at the Oracle Retail Week Awards 2015 VIP Reception.
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NewsHome Retail Group suffers 'weaker' sales as demand for electronics slumps
Argos and Homebase owner Home Retail Group experienced a “weaker” finish to the year to February 28, which dented its sales figures.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Argos digital transformation has made it 'much more universal'
Argos chief operating officer David Robinson said the company’s digital transformation has made it much more “confident, modern and universal”.
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OpinionComment: The Tories don’t have a clue about retail realities
As the general election nears, voters should ask whether the Conservatives have done enough to support the retail sector.
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InterviewQ&A: Home Retail boss John Walden discusses Digital High Streets Advisory Board
John Walden, chairman of the Digital High Streets Advisory Board, talks to Retail Week about his plans to transform the high street.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Target’s plans will make it more competitive
Target is investing $1bn (£660m) in technology and supply chain in order to ensure the retailer remains competitive in the omnichannel sector.
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NewsIndustry unveils plan to transform digital health of high streets by 2020
Retail industry leaders have unveiled a five-year strategy to “reinvigorate” UK high streets with a host of digital schemes.
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NewsHow Made.com is shaking up furniture retail both online and off
Furniture retailer Made.com has the flexibility to experiment in how it engages with customers in both the physical and online spaces.
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OpinionComment: Retail’s shopping list as general election nears
Retailers should look closely at the candidates for the general election and aim to pick up policy bargains as the UK prepares to vote.
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OpinionComment: Turmoil is still rife despite chief exec turnover plunging in 2014
The changing retail landscape in 2014 had a marked impact on the number of chief exec appointments made during the year.
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NewsLondon's West End set for 3m sq ft of new retail space as area's sales hit £11bn
More than 3m sq ft of new retail space is expected to be created in London’s West End over the next two years as stores aim to cash in on booming tourism.
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NewsPoundland banned from claiming everything £1 on website by ad watchdog
Poundland can no longer claim all its prices are £1 on its website after a reprimand from the Advertising Standards Authority.
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NewsClothing and DIY price cuts drive relentless shop price deflation
Shop prices are being driven down by falling prices of non-food items after aggressive promotions across clothing and DIY.
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NewsWickes' 2014 profits jump 22.7% as transformation programme kicks in
Travis Perkins’ consumer arm, which largely consists of Wickes, has reported its adjusted operating profit increased 22.7% to £77m.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Morrisons, Reiss and more
Retail news round-up on March 3, 2015: Another manager poised to exit Tesco, Morrisons look to pay more sustainable dividend, Reiss to debut in Canada.
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NewsTPG 'in advanced talks' over £120m deal to acquire Poundworld
TPG is reportedly in advanced talks to buy Poundworld in a deal that could be worth more than £120m.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Poundworld, Morrisons, Sports Direct, Tesco and more
Retail news round-up on March 2, 2015: TPG could acquire Poundworld, Dunelm founder buys Morrisons stake, investors concern over Sports Direct’s delay on finance director and more.
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NewsRetail Diary: The Golden Pillow, Waitrose reaches Vietnam and comedian goes unnoticed at B&Q
The Golden PillowThe Golden Pillow award for best customer feedbackIt is time for the Golden Globes and Oscars to move over. The new prize on (nearly) everyone’s mind is the prestigious Golden Pillow.The much coveted pillow-shaped award goes to the Dreams store that receives the ...
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NewsWiggle appoints Asos chairman and ex-Amazon exec Brian McBride as chairman
Online cycling specialist Wiggle has appointed Asos chairman and former Amazon executive Brian McBride as its new chairman.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco, B&Q and Carphone Warehouse
Retail news round-up on February 27, 2015: Tesco left with just one woman on the board, B&Q accused of pay-to-stay threats and Carphone Warehouse Ireland back in black