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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.

Boots’ second quarter boosted by “excellent” Christmas and strong online growth

Boots has reported that its second-quarter sales have risen by 5.9% following an “excellent” Christmas and strong online trading. In the three months to 29 February,... View Article
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The Perfume Shop strengthens leadership team with appointment of two female directors

The Perfume Shop strengthens leadership team with appointment of two female directors

28 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

The Perfume Shop has appointed two new female leaders, Karen Harris and Laura Wilkinson, as directors as it publishes its 2023 Gender Pay Gap report. Previously... View Article

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Revolution Beauty raises profit guidance after improved performance

Revolution Beauty raises profit guidance after improved performance

27 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Cosmetics brand Revolution Beauty has raised its full year profit guidance after seeing a year-on-year improvement in profitability since its Capital Markets Day in early February.... View Article

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Travis Perkins chief executive to step down

Travis Perkins chief executive to step down

27 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Travis Perkins has announced that its chief executive Nick Roberts is to step down and leave its board after five years in the role. In a... View Article

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Decathlon teams up with Blue Light Card to offer discounts to essential workers

Decathlon teams up with Blue Light Card to offer discounts to essential workers

27 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Sports retailer Decathlon is partnering with Blue Light Card as it looks to offer 3.5 million frontline workers who are holders of the card a discount.... View Article

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Pets at Home fourth quarter trading trends “broadly as expected”

Pets at Home fourth quarter trading trends “broadly as expected”

26 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

In a pre-close trading update for the year to 28 March 2024, Pets at Home has said fourth quarter trading trends in its retail and veterinary... View Article

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Wickes promotes Sarah Taitt to role of chief property and services officer

Wickes promotes Sarah Taitt to role of chief property and services officer

26 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

The Wickes home improvement retailer has promoted Sarah Taitt to the newly created role of chief property and services officer. Before joining Wickes in 2022 as... View Article

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Elemis selects Seven Dials for first standalone London store

Elemis selects Seven Dials for first standalone London store

26 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Beauty brand Elemis is to open its first London store at Covent Garden’s Seven Dials. The 1,000-square-foot unit at 23 Monmouth Street will be part of... View Article

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Kingfisher hit by weak performance in France

Kingfisher hit by weak performance in France

25 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Kingfisher, the parent company of B&Q and Screwfix, has reported a decline in sales and profit following a weaker performance in its business in France. Sales... View Article

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Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi in talks to chair Very Group

Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi in talks to chair Very Group

25 March 2024 by Angela Beevers

Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi is understood to be in talks to chair the Very Group. The news has given rise to speculation that... View Article

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