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.
John Lewis Money hires ex-Co-op Insurance MD Charles Offord
Poundland files to appoint administrators, putting up to 12,000 jobs at risk
Poundland has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators in a move that puts up to 12,000 jobs at risk. Its owner Gordon Brothers has…
BRC says Budget offers retailers ‘no breathing room’ on costs
In response to yesterday’s Budget announcement, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) said there was no breathing room for UK retailers, with costs set to climb. It…
BRC urges Budget action as 83% of Brits fear rising food prices
More than eight in ten Brits are concerned about rising food prices ahead of today’s Budget, according to new Opinium polling commissioned by the British Retail…
BRC warns shop prices will keep rising unless Chancellor cuts retailer costs
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned the Chancellor John Healey ahead of the Budget announcement that UK shop prices will continue to rise if the…
Very’s profits rise despite fashion sales decline
Very Group has posted its third consecutive year of adjusted EBITDA growth, with a rise of 3.4% to £317.5 million in the 12 months to 27…
Consumer confidence falls at fastest pace since Brexit vote, excluding Covid
Consumer confidence has fallen in October at its fastest pace since the 2016 Brexit vote, excluding the Covid pandemic. The GfK Consumer Confidence Index has dropped…
Selfridges launches Christmas and the City campaign in London, Manchester and Birmingham
Selfridges has launched its “Christmas and the City” campaign in its London, Manchester and Birmingham stores and on selfridges.com. Inspired by the “rush, magic and emotion”…
UK retail sales fell more than expected in September as warm weather hit clothing demand
UK retail sales fell by more than expected in September as warm weather hit demand for autumn and winter clothing. According to the Office for National…
Pokémon picks London for first permanent store outside Asia
The Pokémon Company has chosen London for the opening of the first permanent Pokémon store outside of Asia. Designed to appeal to all ages, the store…
