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.
Pre-loved fashion pop-up returns to Westgate Oxford this May
Dunelm posts third quarter sales growth
Dunelm has seen its third-quarter sales grow by 3% to £435 million despite the “challenging” homewares and furniture markets in which it operates. The retailer said... View Article
BP invests in staff safety by rolling out body cameras to stores with higher levels of crime
BP has invested in the security of its retail teams by introducing body-worn cameras at stores experiencing higher levels of abuse and crime. The move is... View Article
Trouva acquired by Fy!
Trouva has changed hands for the third time in two years after being acquired by Fy!, the AI-enabled marketplace specialising in home and living. In a... View Article
The Future of In-Store Technology: Embracing the Change
Retail is undergoing a ruthless renaissance after a transformation almost two decades long. The e-commerce eruption and pandemic lockdowns, as well as the customers’ inclination to... View Article
IKEA opens first Irish distribution centre
IKEA UK & Ireland has opened its first ever logistics facility in Ireland. Marking a significant milestone in the furniture giant’s expansion in the country, the... View Article
B&M delivers 10% revenue growth
B&M has seen its full year sales rise by 10.1% to £5.5 billion as it continues its focus on delivering everyday low prices. In the 53... View Article
Pangaia to open first standalone UK store
Materials science company Pangaia is to open its first standalone UK store in London’s Soho this summer The 1,500 square foot shop at 57 Carnaby Street... View Article
Bath & Body Works opens first London standalone store
Bath & Body Works has chosen London’s Westfield shopping centre for the opening of its first London standalone store. Situated directly opposite Sephora at the White... View Article
Margaret Dabbs London to open new clinic on King’s Road
Beauty and wellness brand Margaret Dabbs is to open its seventh London clinic on King’s Road. Due to launch in May, the 824 square foot unit... View Article
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