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What does Barry Williams’ return mean for Poundland?

Retail Gazette

The return of its former bosscomes at a crucial time for Poundland after it reported its fourth consecutive quarter of declining sales, which fell 7.3% Williams’ return certainly signals something major is afoot, with early reports suggesting the group is considering a mass restructuring of the entire business or even a possible sale.

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How Temple & Webster plans to use AI, private labels to reach $1b in sales

Inside Retail

This revenue growth is reportedly due to an increase in both first-time and returning customers. Temple & Webster also has plans to achieve $1 billion in annual sales within the next three to five years. It recently appointed a chief marketing officer, and is seeing a 200 per cent return on its marketing investment.

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What does Barry Williams’ return mean for Poundland?

Retail Gazette

The return of its former boss comes at a crucial time for Poundland as Pepco revealed on Thursday (6 March) that it was “actively evaluating” all strategic options to separate the discount business from the group, including a potential sale. Pepco has also put a pause on the retailer’s expansion plans for the year.

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Tesco to open over 150 Express stores in next 3 years

Retail Gazette

Tesco is planning to open over 150 Express convenience stores in the UK over the next three years as it ramps up expansion plans. Tesco managing director UK stores Kevin Tindall said: “I’m delighted that we have come full circle and returned to the street where it all began, with Jack Cohen’s first store in Burnt Oak.

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What’s in Store for Grocery in 2022?

Retail TouchPoints

Grocers certainly need to stay on their toes in 2022, but those that perform well should finally see profitability and loyalty return to this dynamic sector. He leads Halla’s strategic vision, growth plan and value offering, and works to build robust, symbiotic relationships with customers, vendors and investors.

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Best of 2024: Clintons new owner’s plans for the card retailer that refuses to fold

Retail Gazette

At its peak, it was the clear greetings card market leader with over 1,000 stores and a presence in almost every major British town, but a n influx of internet rivals alongside the growing popularity of Card Factorys value offer resulted in the retailer losing its grip on the industry. in pre-tax losses as sales plunged 25% to 96.5m

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Has John Lewis Partnership finally turned a corner with its ‘refreshed’ turnaround plan?

Retail Gazette

John Lewis appeared to backtrack on Dame Sharon White’s original turnaround plan as CEO Nish Kankiwala vowed to focus “unashamedly” on retail after the partnership posted its first profit in four years. We’ve secured the funding we need for the four years of the plan.

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