All Poundland articles – Page 22
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Next and Carpetright
Retail news round-up on July 29, 2014: Poundland appoints former Carpetright boss Darren Shapland as its chairman, Next raises full-year profit guidance for second time and Carpetright posts 5.2% sales jump
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OpinionComment: Aldi and Lidl’s discounting is no new phenomenon
The fervour surrounding Aldi and Lidl’s discounting belies the longstanding tradition of discounters in the UK retail market.
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NewsFive solutions to value retailers’ ecommerce challenge
Retailers are cashing in on the ecommerce boom but customer appetite for online retail creates a dilemma for value players.
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AnalysisThe Spanish retail market: What do retailers need to know?
As Poundland launches its first Spanish store in the Costa del Sol, Retail Week looks at the country’s retail market.
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NewsPoundland to launch transactional website before end of year
Single price point retailer Poundland plans to launch its transactional website before the end of the year.
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Opinion
Nick Bubb’s verdict: Poundland - everywhere to run, nothing to hide
Companies don’t usually hide good news, so it’s not surprising that Poundland now seems happier to talk about like-for-like sales growth.
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AnalysisPoundland full-year figures: What the analysts say
Poundland has reported rising full-year sales and profits in its maiden prelim update since floating in March. Retail Week takes a look at the City reaction.
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NewsPoundland reveals rising sales and profits in maiden results update
Value retailer Poundland has reported rising full-year sales and profits in its maiden prelim update since floating in March.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is the high street having a resurgence?
As Carpetright and Hobbycraft look to the high street for new stores, is the high street enjoying a resurgence? Retail Week asks the experts.
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News99p Stores opens new Plus format in modernisation push
99p Stores has kicked off a transformation programme including the launch of a new format as it seeks to professionalise in the competitive discount market.
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OpinionComment: The retail IPO isn't dead - investors are just more discerning
As Blue Inc opts for a private share sale over a float and Bestseller buys MandM Direct, Peel Hunt analyst John Stevenson takes a look at the retail IPO market.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Hema conquer the UK with value and design?
Dutch retailer Hema has successful stores across Europe. As the variety retailer aims to take on the value players, can it crack the UK?
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NewsPoundshop.com aims to expand range with new partnerships
Poundshop.com, one of the first single-priced transactional websites, is aiming to extend its product range outside that of its backer and supplier Poundworld.
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NewsB&M Bargains propelled into the retail big league with £2.7bn valuation
B&M Bargains has set its offer price at 270p, valuing the discount retailer at £2.7bn and catapulting it into 10th place by market capitalisation.
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GalleryIn pictures: Dutch giant Hema unveils first UK store
The Netherlands’ answer to Woolworths, Hema, is poised to shake up the UK’s value market with its strong own-brand offer as it opens its first store in London tomorrow.
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InterviewInterview: Paperchase boss Timothy Melgund writes the retailer's future
Paperchase’s chief executive Timothy Melgund speaks exclusively to Retail Week about paper versus digital and his global ambitions for the premium stationery retailer.
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OpinionComment: Is the window now shut for retailer IPOs?
The volatile IPO market has claimed a victim last week as fashion retailer Fat Face abandoned its planned float.
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OpinionComment: Retail initial public offerings just keep on coming
Last week, video game retailer Game announced plans for an IPO.
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NewsCard Factory executives pocket £54m following stock market float
Three top executives at value greetings card retailer Card Factory pocketed £54m last week after it floated on the stock market.
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NewsB&M Bargains poised to reveal plans for a £2bn IPO
Value retailer B&M Bargains is set to reveal its plans for a £2bn floatation on the stock market next week, according to sources.