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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.

General-merchandise

Iceland's Second Chance initiative – A model for national rehabilitation

Following Paul Cowley’s interview on ITV’s This Morning, Iceland Foods’ Second Chance Initiative is gaining attention for its impactful approach to ex-offender rehabilitation. Under the leadership... View Article
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Oliver Bonas to open first outlet store

Oliver Bonas to open first outlet store

17 July 2025 by Angela Beevers

Oliver Bonas has chosen Portsmouth’s Gunwharf Quays for the opening of its first-ever UK outlet store. Due to launch on 19 July, the 2,438 square foot unit... View Article

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Currys to open business hubs in Stevenage, Solihull and Exeter

Currys to open business hubs in Stevenage, Solihull and Exeter

17 July 2025 by Angela Beevers

Currys Business is  opening three business hubs in its Stevenage, Solihull and Exeter stores this month. The electrical and tech retailer said the hubs have been... View Article

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Metrocentre hails Superdrug upsize and signing of Sostrene Grene

Metrocentre hails Superdrug upsize and signing of Sostrene Grene

16 July 2025 by Angela Beevers

Metrocentre has announced that Sostrene Grene will be joining its line-up later this year while Superdrug will be upsizing its existing store. Sostrene Grene has signed for... View Article

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Comment: Oxford Street could finally deliver

Comment: Oxford Street could finally deliver

15 July 2025 by Angela Beevers

Oxford Street remains well down my preferred shopping streets in London. Apart from the fact it has historically had few shops of interest to me –... View Article

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B&M first quarter sales boosted by drier weather

B&M first quarter sales boosted by drier weather

15 July 2025 by Angela Beevers

B&M has seen its group revenue increase by 4.4% in its first quarter following growth from new space and a good like-for-like performance in the UK and... View Article

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Next opens flagship store at Lakeside Shopping Centre

Next opens flagship store at Lakeside Shopping Centre

11 July 2025 by Angela Beevers

Next has opened a new flagship store at the Lakeside Shopping Centre. Spanning 83,000 square feet, the shop is one of the largest in Next’s portfolio... View Article

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Pepco Group reports record third quarter revenue

Pepco Group reports record third quarter revenue

10 July 2025 by Angela Beevers

Pepco Group has reported record third quarter revenue of €1.1 billion to mark a year-on-year rise of 7.7% at constant currency. Like-for-like revenue in the three... View Article

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EG Group appoints new chief financial officer

EG Group appoints new chief financial officer

10 July 2025 by Angela Beevers

EG Group, the convenience retail, foodservices and fuel stations operator, has appointed Mark Segal as group chief financial officer. With 35 years’ experience in leading public and private companies... View Article

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M&S expands range for family shoppers with bigger packs and new lines

M&S expands range for family shoppers with bigger packs and new lines

08 July 2025 by Angela Beevers

M&S has increased its Bigger Pack, Better Value range of family favourites and household essentials by a third, with over 100 lines now available in bigger... View Article

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