The Works hails strong in-store performance
January 22, 2026 9:32 amThe Works said its stores delivered strong growth in the 26 weeks to 2 November, as the retailer of screen-free activities benefited from new strategic initiatives.... View Article
General Merchandise News
Wickes boosted by strong performance in TradePro
January 22, 2026 8:39 amWickes has reported that revenue increased by 6.3% in its second half after a strong performance in retail. In the six months to 27 December, retail... View Article
B&M issues profit warning
January 22, 2026 8:17 amB&M has seen its third quarter group revenue increase by 2.9% as it became sharper on price to reinforce its value credentials to customers. However, the... View Article
Pets Corner appoints Nick Anderson as chief retail officer
January 21, 2026 12:32 pmPets Corner has appointed Nick Anderson as its new chief retail officer. Anderson has worked for the last 13 years at Dobbies Garden Centres, most recently... View Article
Currys upgrades profit outlook after strong Christmas trading
January 21, 2026 7:46 amCurrys has upgraded its profit guidance as it reported that like-for-like revenue growth accelerated to 6% in its peak trading period. In the ten weeks to... View Article
Comment: Overlook older shoppers at your peril
January 20, 2026 8:48 amMarketing and advertising is perennially aimed at the younger end of the population while the older grouping is all too often ignored. Companies are wedded to... View Article
Music Magpie partners with Timpson on in-store smartphone trade-ins
January 20, 2026 7:30 amElectricals retailer AO World has announced that its Music Magpie recommerce business is partnering with Timpson to provide customers with a faster and more convenient way... View Article
Stuart Rose steps down as chair of EG Group ahead of US IPO
January 20, 2026 6:50 amStuart Rose has stepped down as chair of EG Group ahead of the forecourt operator’s planned flotation in New York later this year. The former M&S... View Article
Liberty appoints chief financial officer
January 20, 2026 6:10 amLiberty has appointed Alex Pregnolato as chief financial officer. He has joined the business from De Beers BCM where he was chief financial officer and head... View Article
