General Merchandise News
Read our latest news on the general merchandise retail industry. Includes articles and commentary covering retailers in the UK such as Pets at Home, Amazon and more.
Currys raises profit forecast as period for considering takeover bids ends
[Interview] PiRA Judge: Catriona Gault, Sue Ryder
Meet Catriona Gault, Associate Director of People Services at Sue Ryder and our latest addition to the People in Retail Awards 2024 Judging Panel. With her... View Article
Hamleys expands in Italy with new flagship store in Rome
Toy retailer Hamleys has expanded its presence in Italy with the opening of a second store. Working in partnership with Giochi Preziosi, Italy’s leading player in... View Article
WH Smith to have new chief financial officer
WH Smith’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer Robert Moorhead is to retire from the role after more than 20 years with the business. During... View Article
Poundland to begin first TV advertising campaign for new clothing and GM ranges
Discount retailer Poundland is to begin advertising its all-new clothing, homewares and grocery ranges on UK and Ireland TV for the first time. Starting on 15... View Article
Clicks and Mortar: The Turbulent Future of the High Street
Will retail stores exist in the future? The future of the high street hangs in the balance due to significant digital advancement and shoppers’ evolving habits.... View Article
Empowering Portsmouth’s Youth: ‘Made in Portsmouth’ challenge ignites innovation
Gunwharf Quays has announced the launch of the ‘Made in Portsmouth’ enterprise challenge, now in its sixth iteration. This year, students from Admiral Lord Nelson School,... View Article
Music Magpie benefits from margin improvement and overhead reduction
Music Magpie grew its adjusted EBITDA by 15.4% to £7.5 million in the year to 30 November after it benefited from tight control of margins and... View Article
Barker and Stonehouse introduces hydrogen delivery vehicle prototype
Furniture retailer Barker and Stonehouse is to trial of a prototype hydrogen delivery vehicle as it looks to reduce emissions above and beyond its own carbon... View Article
Review: Omnichannel Futures 2024
Retailers now have the potential to interact with customers over myriad touch-points and in a highly personalised way but they should be selective about the channels... View Article
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