Latest News: general merchandise
September 29, 2026 8:56 am
Cardfactory has reported an increase in first half revenue, although like-for-like store sales declined following weaker footfall. In the six months to 31 July, group revenue…
September 29, 2026 7:48 am
Currys has launched its Christmas recruitment drive as it looks to fill around 1,000 seasonal retail roles in its 297 UK and Ireland stores. The first…
September 29, 2026 6:48 am
Matalan has appointed Adele Pickering (née Chidwick) as head of creative brand. Due to join the fashion and homeware retailer in November, she has spent the…
September 27, 2026 7:29 pm
AO World has acquired specialist photography retailer Jessops from Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones. Funded from existing cash resources, the move forms part of AO’s strategy…
September 25, 2026 4:39 pm
Poundland’s recovery has “gathered momentum” in its fourth quarter, with a return to like-for-like sales growth following a restructuring programme that included the removal of some…
September 23, 2026 8:59 am
Currys has promoted Caroline Hirst to the position of chief people officer. Hirst joined Currys in August 2025 as people director and became group talent, leadership…
September 23, 2026 6:53 am
The Works has launched an exclusive BBC Children in Need product range, where a minimum of 20% of every purchase will be donated directly to the…
September 20, 2026 2:48 pm
The National Retail Federation (NRF) returned to Paris for its European showcase event bringing together retail leaders and technology specialists from around the globe to share…
September 20, 2026 2:04 pm
Mothercare has warned that its future is in the balance after its leading Middle East franchise partner said it expects to close a substantial majority of…