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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.

Wickes hails “robust” full year sales performance

Wickes has announced a “robust” full year sales performance as it confirmed that it will be acquiring a 51% stake in the parent company of Solar Fast.... View Article
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IKEA announces further round of price cuts ahead of Easter

IKEA announces further round of price cuts ahead of Easter

19 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

IKEA has announced a further round of price cuts on hundreds of its most popular items ahead of the Easter holidays. The furniture and homewares giant... View Article

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Currys raises profit forecast as period for considering takeover bids ends

Currys raises profit forecast as period for considering takeover bids ends

18 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Currys has said trading since its peak period has been stronger than expected as it announced that it had officially ended the period for considering takeover... View Article

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[Interview] PiRA Judge: Catriona Gault, Sue Ryder

[Interview] PiRA Judge: Catriona Gault, Sue Ryder

15 March 2024 by Natalie Fresen

Meet Catriona Gault, Associate Director of People Services at Sue Ryder and our latest addition to the People in Retail Awards 2024 Judging Panel. With her... View Article

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Hamleys expands in Italy with new flagship store in Rome

Hamleys expands in Italy with new flagship store in Rome

15 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Toy retailer Hamleys has expanded its presence in Italy with the opening of a second store. Working in partnership with Giochi Preziosi, Italy’s leading player in... View Article

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WH Smith to have new chief financial officer

WH Smith to have new chief financial officer

15 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

WH Smith’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer Robert Moorhead is to retire from the role after more than 20 years with the business. During... View Article

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Poundland to begin first TV advertising campaign for new clothing and GM ranges

Poundland to begin first TV advertising campaign for new clothing and GM ranges

14 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Discount retailer Poundland is to begin advertising its all-new clothing, homewares and grocery ranges on UK and Ireland TV for the first time. Starting on 15... View Article

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Clicks and Mortar: The Turbulent Future of the High Street

Clicks and Mortar: The Turbulent Future of the High Street

13 March 2024 by Natalie Fresen

Will retail stores exist in the future? The future of the high street hangs in the balance due to significant digital advancement and shoppers’ evolving habits.... View Article

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Empowering Portsmouth’s Youth: ‘Made in Portsmouth’ challenge ignites innovation

Empowering Portsmouth’s Youth: ‘Made in Portsmouth’ challenge ignites innovation

13 March 2024 by Natalie Fresen

Gunwharf Quays has announced the launch of the ‘Made in Portsmouth’ enterprise challenge, now in its sixth iteration. This year, students from Admiral Lord Nelson School,... View Article

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Music Magpie benefits from margin improvement and overhead reduction

Music Magpie benefits from margin improvement and overhead reduction

13 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Music Magpie grew its adjusted EBITDA by 15.4% to £7.5 million in the year to 30 November after it benefited from tight control of margins and... View Article

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