All Discounters articles – Page 144
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Analysis & FeaturesWho took the old Woolworths stores?
Almost without exception the vacant Woolworth lots have been filled. Only six of the 807 remain empty. And one sector in particular has piled in….
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NewsPoundshop.com driven offline by heavy traffic
Poundworld is still having difficulties with its transactional site, more than two weeks after its launch.
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NewsFormer Iceland financial chief Bernard Leigh dies at age of 68
Iceland’s former financial director Bernard Leigh has died, aged 68….
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NewsPoundland takes time with its launch online
Poundland has confirmed it will launch an online trial later this year but stressed this would not necessarily lead to the rollout of a transactional website.
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NewsLidl to list hard-to-find Italian products in themed week
Lidl will bring a touch of Italy to its stores next week with an Italian-themed week…
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NewsOnline pound shop blames heavy demand for closure
One of three online pound shops to have launched this month has already closed down after struggling to cope with website traffic.
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NewsPoundland confirms flotation plan for March
Poundland today confirmed its intention to proceed with an initial public offering which it said will mark the “next phase” of the business.
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NewsPoundstretcher plots roll out of Pet Hut to 50 standalone stores
Poundstretcher is planning to open 50 standalone Pet Hut stores this year…
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NewsShonn Brothers launches latest online pound shop
The third online pound shop to launch in the space of a week plans to take on rivals with a range of 2,000 products…
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NewsSainsbury’s, Waitrose and discounters defy sluggish market
Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and the discounters are continuing to defy the slow growth of the grocery market with strong sales gains, according to the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsPoundPanda launches online pound shop with 2,000 lines
The third online pound shop to launch in the space of a week plans to take on rivals with a range of 2,000 products.
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Comment & OpinionIn for a penny
You wait ages for a pound shop to start selling online and then three come along at once…
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NewsPoundworld launches online store Poundshop.com this week
Poundworld is hoping to steal a march on its rivals this week by launching what it claims is the UK’s biggest online pound store – Poundshop.com.
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Comment & OpinionPound Shop Wars: Poundworld resorts to a "breast seller"
Pound shops may have proliferated in the downturn, but unlike the Aldis and Lidls of this world, not all have prospered…
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Analysis & FeaturesShoppers spread the wealth as discounters and M&S gain
It was the most promiscuous Christmas ever, with many shoppers visiting every supermarket, discounter and c-store…
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NewsJobs on the line as Icelandic ends ready meal production
Seafood processor Icelandic Seachill is to cease ready-meal production, blaming a drop in consumer demand.
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Poundland reveals plans to open Dealz stores in Spain
Poundland has announced plans to open 10 new stores over the next two years in Spain.
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Poundworld to sell online through Poundshop.com
Poundshop, the new online single-price retailer being developed by Poundland co-founder Steve Smith, will be the online arm of Poundworld.
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Analysis & FeaturesDiscounter fears keep deal numbers ahead of last year
January is often an odd time in terms of promotions as retailers try to tap into myriad different consumer mindsets…
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NewsDiscounter baskets bigger than some supermarkets
Visitors to discounters are buying more items per visit than shoppers in high-street supermarkets.