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.
89% of UK adults want Budget to prioritise cost of living, BRC poll shows
Desert Island Stores: Jeremy Fennell, CEO of Harding+
In this latest Desert Island Stores interview, Glynn Davis chats with Jeremy Fennell, the newly installed chief executive of dedicated cruise retail operator Harding+ The store…
Poundland pilots new merchandising in 15 stores as like-for-like sales rise
Poundland has reported a rise in like-for-like sales and is piloting a new initiative in selected stores to expand the availability of general merchandise and clothing…
M&S to recruit 11,000 seasonal colleagues ahead of Christmas
Marks & Spencer is to recruit 11,000 seasonal colleagues in the run-up to Christmas. The new recruits will support store teams during the busiest weeks of…
Currys ramps up social activity through TikTok Shop trial
Currys has launched on TikTok Shop as it looks to give customers another way to buy its technology products. The trial offering will feature a range…
The Entertainer parent company TEAL Group appoints Karen Hubbard as chair
TEAL Group, the parent company of The Entertainer, has appointed former Card Factory chief executive Karen Hubbard as group chair. Hubbard currently serves as a non-executive…
DSA renews standards campaign amid concerns over AI-generated marketing content
The Direct Selling Association (DSA) has renewed its call for greater adoption of recognised industry standards across the UK market, describing the need as “increasingly urgent”.…
The Very Group hires former Frasers Group exec as new marketing director
The Very Group has appointed former Frasers Group executive Beckie Crane-Stanion as its new marketing director. With experience spanning fashion, sport and beauty, she previously worked…
Marks Electrical lifts profit expectations and reveals new finance chief
Marks Electrical has increased its full year profit expectations as it announced the appointment of its new chief financial officer. The retailer said it is expecting…
Cardfactory revenue rises 5.3% but like-for-like store sales fall
Cardfactory has reported an increase in first half revenue, although like-for-like store sales declined following weaker footfall. In the six months to 31 July, group revenue…
