All Value articles – Page 19
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NewsPepco names ex-Tesco exec Masters as managing director
European value retailer and Poundland stablemate Pepco has named Trevor Masters as its new boss.
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NewsPoundland parent rebrands as it gears up for European expansion
Pepkor, the owner of discount variety chain Poundland, has rebranded as Pepco Group as it seeks to align itself with its largest Central European brand.
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NewsPoundland owner prepares for sale or float
Poundland owner Pepkor Europe is understood to be mulling a €4bn (£3.6bn) sale or flotation next month.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: Poundland – what’s in a name?
Patrick Blower’s take on Poundland’s name-defying new pricing strategy.
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NewsPoundland pilots move from single price to ‘simple’ price
Variety store group Poundland is to pilot prices below £1 for the first time, along with higher price points to deliver “even more amazing value” for shoppers
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NewsPoundland owner sales rise as chain ‘outperforms’ high street
Pepkor Europe, owner of businesses including Poundland in the UK, has seen profits and revenue rise during the first half of its financial year.
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NewsPoundland owner posts sales rise as value chain ‘outperforms’
Pepkor Europe, owner of businesses including Poundland in the UK, has reported a rise in quarterly and half-year sales.
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NewsPepkor Europe’s revenues soar in first quarter
Pepkor Europe’s sales rose over the last quarter, with growth driven by Pepco and Poundland sales broadly flat.
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AnalysisRetail resolutions 2019: Henry Birch, Barry Williams and others
As the new year nears, retail leaders share their resolutions for 2019 with Retail Week.
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AnalysisData: Retail redundancy index – job losses mount in 2018
2018 has been characterised by CVAs, administrations and store closures – all of which have taken their toll on the retail workforce.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Seven of the best retail moments of 2018
’Tis the season to be jolly, and Retail Week is celebrating by unwrapping the most light-hearted and affirming retail moments of 2018.
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NewsA messy, disruptive exit? Retail leaders' Brexit verdict
As prime minister Theresa May successfully overcomes a vote of no confidence, retail leaders have weighed in on another week of Brexit drama.
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NewsPoundstretcher profits decline as sales dip
Poundstretcher’s full-year profits have fallen by a quarter as it looks to rejig its store estate to focus on larger retail park leases.
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AnalysisMove of the Week: Poundland's high-value hires
The arrival of experienced pair Tim Bettley and Dave Williams marks the completion of Barry Williams’ top team at Poundland, just over a year after the former Asda man took on the role of UK and Ireland managing director.
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NewsPoundland recruits finance and logistics execs
Poundland has announced two new additions to its leadership team.
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OpinionLord Kirkham: The only certainty in retail is Christmas
With astonishing speed, it’s almost that most wonderful time of the year – again.
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AnalysisRetail's credit crisis: does cut cover lead to collapse?
Retail is facing a credit crisis. In recent months trade credit insurers have pulled or reduced cover on some of the biggest businesses on the high street.
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NewsIceland and Poundland move into Broad Street Mall
Reading’s Broad Street Mall has secured a clutch of new lettings, including Iceland and Poundland.
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NewsPoundworld founder Edwards to launch new value chain
Poundworld founder Chris Edwards is launching a new discount chain – and has ambitious plans to open 100 stores within a year, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPoundland to open in 20 former Poundworld locations
Poundland will open stores in up to 20 former Poundworld locations following its rival’s demise.