General Merchandise
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.
Crunchy times for brands
Very.ie appoints Henry Dummer as new chief executive
Very’s Ireland business has appointed Henry Dummer as its new chief executive. With more than two decades of experience across retail, telecommunications, financial services and consumer…
B&M like-for-likes dip 2.3% in UK amid slower garden sales start
B&M saw a 2.3% decline in like-for-like sales in its first quarter due to a slower start to garden and outdoor sales this year. Trading margin…
Currys adds ten new business hubs after 20% growth
Currys has rolled out ten further business hubs following 20% year-on-year growth in the offering. Situated in the tech retailer’s stores, the hubs provide SMEs with…
M&S unveils revamped Oxford Street flagship after renewal
M&S has officially opened its refurbished London Pantheon store as part of its renewal and rotation programme to ensure it has the “right stores in the…
M&S expands Amazon presence to the Netherlands with 1,000+ fashion products
M&S has extended availability on Amazon to the Netherlands as it looks to boost new channel growth and build trust as a global brand. Having begun…
M&S staff raise £14,900 for Young Minds at Leeds charity football tournament
M&S staff have raised £14,900 for youth mental health charity Young Minds after their performance at a 19-team charity football tournament at Powerleague Leeds Central last…
Desert Island Stores: Marisa Poster, co-founder of PerfectTed
In his latest Desert Island Stores interview, Glynn Davis chats with Marisa Poster, co-founder of matcha brand PerfectTed. The store you remember from childhood? Eli Zabar…
Waterstones signs for new 300,000 sq ft distribution centre in Staffordshire
Waterstones has signed for a new 300,000 square foot distribution centre in Staffordshire to support its expansion plans. The new site at Indurent Park Burton will…
Jollyes Pets to double store estate after 8.7% revenue growth
Jollyes Pets has announced plans to double the size of its store estate over the next five years as it reported 8.7% annual revenue growth. In…
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