All General merchandise articles – Page 99
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OpinionComment: A Halfords-style servicing can make Tesco fully roadworthy
As Matt Davies prepares to move to Tesco, Halfords’ update brought clues about how he may put the wheels back on the grocer.
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NewsWork to bring retail units to London's Centre Point gets underway
Work to bring a host of retail units to London’s iconic Centre Point is now underway.
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NewsAnalysis: What does the future hold for Arcadia's BHS?
As Sir Philip Green signals his intention to sell loss-making BHS, Retail Week considers who might be in the running to take on the retailer.
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NewsUS variety store chain Dollar Tree agrees $8.5bn deal for rival Family Dollar
US variety store chain Family Dollar has agreed to a big money merger with rival retailer Dollar Tree despite receiving a higher offer from another rival.
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NewsB&M reports strong Christmas as like-for-like sales rise 4.5%
Value chain B&M Bargains has revealed UK like-for-like sales increased 4.5% in the 13 weeks to December 27.
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NewsStaff numbers rise in December after eight consecutive months of decline
The number of full-time retail staff rose 0.9% year on year in December as employers expanded their workforce to meet Christmas demand.
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NewsHalfords boss Matt Davies denies business will suffer after he joins Tesco
Halfords boss Matt Davies has denied that his departure for Tesco will be detrimental to the business because of the foundations he has laid.
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NewsLakeland secures £16m funding deal from RBS to support expansion
Kitchenwear specialist Lakeland has sealed a £16m funding deal from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) which it plans to use to boost expansion.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Trago Mills and fifty years of a Cornish firebrand
Long before pound shops were growing on the high street, a Cornish entrepreneur was pioneering a new form of discount retailing.
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OpinionComment: Tackling low pay is the next big challenge for retailers
Making wages fairer across retail is the sector’s next challenge and best way to ensure people reach their full potential.
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NewsWHSmith reports falling Christmas sales but improved margins
WHSmith has reported another period of falling group sales and strengthening gross margins over the Christmas period.
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NewsPets at Home like-for-likes jump 4.1% after strong services growth
Pets at Home’s like-for-like revenues increased by 4.1% in its third quarter as it recorded rapid growth across its services business.
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NewsMamas & Papas losses widened to £12.1m in the year before CVA
Mamas & Papas reported pre-tax losses more than quadrupled to £12.1m in the year to March 2014, six months before a major restructure saved the business.
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OpinionComment: More of the same for global retailers in 2015
Despite a gradually improving global picture retail in 2015 will still see a continuation of slow progress for many retail firms.
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NewsCrime costs retailers a record-breaking £603m in 2014
Crime cost retailers a record-breaking £603m last year, as thieves target high-ticket goods, according to figures published this morning.
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NewsValue retailer Tiger appoints Xavier Vidal as new chief executive
Value retailer Tiger has today appointed former Body Shop director Xavier Vidal as its new chief executive.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: As it leaves Canada, what's next for Target?
Target has recently announced that it will close all of its Canadian stores – what prompted the decision and is it the right one?
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NewsTarget to close struggling Canadian operation after two years
US discount retailer Target is closing its loss-making Canadian operation in a move that puts 17,600 jobs at risk.
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NewsMothercare boss describes Black Friday event as 'overhyped'
Mothercare chief executive Mark Newton-Jones has described Black Friday as “overhyped” and expects it to “moderate” next year.
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NewsHome Retail boss Walden: ‘Black Friday has created a discounting mentality’
Argos owner Home Retail boss John Walden believes Black Friday has created a “discounting mentality” across the Christmas trading period.