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.
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Cardfactory warns on profit amid weak consumer confidence
Cardfactory has warned on profit after trading was impacted by weaker consumer confidence and softer footfall. In a trading update, the greeting cards retail group said... View Article
Universal Music Group to open record shop in London
Universal Music Group is to open a record shop in London’s Camden Market next week. Developed in partnership with UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle, the store will... View Article
Desert Island Stores: Sarah Vachon, co-founder of Citizens of Soil
In this latest Desert Island Stores interview, Glynn Davis speaks with Sarah Vachon, co-founder of Citizens of Soil. The store you remember from childhood? My mother... View Article
Moonpig boosted by ‘strong’ first half
Moonpig Group has reported an increase in first half profit and revenue following continued momentum at Moonpig and a return to revenue growth at Greetz. For... View Article
Matalan to upgrade 40 stores next year
Matalan has announced plans to upgrade 40 stores next year as it continues to make progress with its transformation plans. The news follows a successful first... View Article
Poundland to close a further round of stores
Poundland is preparing to close a further round of stores as part of its restructuring programme. Some 14 shops will be shuttered before early February in... View Article
Q&A: Nicola Shepherd, deputy head of retail at Network Rail Property
Here we chat with Nicola Shepherd, deputy head of retail at Network Rail Property, about her career journey, the evolving retail offer in major train stations,... View Article
The Entertainer partners with Deliveroo for toy deliveries
Toy retailer The Entertainer has teamed up with Deliveroo to offer customers access to on-demand delivery on nearly 5,000 products. The move marks the first time... View Article
Marks Electrical announces new chair appointment
Marks Electrical Group has announced that Darren Bowkett will become its new chair on 2 January. The move follows current chair Marnie Millard informing its board... View Article
