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.
Zalando appoints new co-CEO as it adjusts the responsibilities of its management board
Ironmongery Direct appoints new managing director
Manutan Group’s Ironmongery Direct has appointed Dave Coulson as managing director. Coulson previously held the position of chief executive at three private equity-backed businesses, and was... View Article
The Perfume Shop to open new experiential store in Edinburgh
The Perfume Shop is to open a new and improved experiential store in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter on 17 May. Featuring a new layout, the shop... View Article
Focus on supply chains supports provenance strategies
Focusing strongly on provenance and greater control over the supply chain including moves towards introducing vertical integration are proving critical components of a growing number of... View Article
Currys sales return to growth
Currys has said it made a strong finish to its financial year as group like-for-like sales returned to growth with an uplift of 2% in the... View Article
B&Q on track for 100% responsible sourcing of wood and timber in 2024
Home improvement retailer B&Q has said it responsibly sourced 99.3% of its timber and paper products in 2023 as it looks ahead to reaching its target... View Article
The Very Group appoints Nadhim Zahawi as non-executive chair
The Very Group has appointed YouGov founder, MP for Stratford-on-Avon and former senior Government Minister Nadhim Zahawi as non-executive chair and board member. Due to stand... View Article
Le Labo to make regional debut at Victoria Leeds
Perfumerie brand Le Labo is to make its regional debut in Leeds with the opening of a new store at Victoria Leeds. Set to launch in... View Article
Ikea pushes back opening of Oxford Street store until 2025
Ikea has pushed back the opening date of its new store in London’s Oxford Street to the spring of 2025. The retailer said its seven-floor renovation... View Article
Mothercare posts drop in sales as it begins refinancing discussions
Mothercare has seen a 13% decline in its net worldwide retail sales by franchise partners to £281 million. In a pre-close trading update for the 53... View Article
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