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
The Perfume Shop strengthens leadership team with appointment of two female directors
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
Revolution Beauty raises profit guidance after improved performance
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
Travis Perkins chief executive to step down
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
Decathlon teams up with Blue Light Card to offer discounts to essential workers
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
Pets at Home fourth quarter trading trends “broadly as expected”
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
Wickes promotes Sarah Taitt to role of chief property and services officer
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
Elemis selects Seven Dials for first standalone London store
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
Kingfisher hit by weak performance in France
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
Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi in talks to chair Very Group
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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