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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.

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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WH Smith to bring Toys”R”Us shop-in-shops to a further 30 UK locations

WH Smith to bring Toys”R”Us shop-in-shops to a further 30 UK locations

10 May 2024 by Angela Beevers

WH Smith has signed an exclusive agreement to open a further 30 Toys”R”Us shop-in-shops in its stores this summer. The news follows the toy brand returning... View Article

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Moda In Pelle launches biannual Pink Ribbon event in support of breast cancer awareness

Moda In Pelle launches biannual Pink Ribbon event in support of breast cancer awareness

10 May 2024 by Angela Beevers

Footwear brand Moda In Pelle has launched its biannual Pink Ribbon event as it looks to raise funds for breast cancer awareness and support. The company... View Article

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The Range upgrades click & collect service to make orders available from 60 minutes

The Range upgrades click & collect service to make orders available from 60 minutes

10 May 2024 by Angela Beevers

The Range has upgraded its free click & collect service by offering customers in-store collection in as little as 60 minutes. The service is being made... View Article

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Accessorize brings a brand-new home concept to Harrogate

Accessorize brings a brand-new home concept to Harrogate

09 May 2024 by Natalie Fresen

Accessorize is excited to announce the grand reopening of its new accessories, gifting, and homeware store at 20-22 James St, Harrogate HG1 1RF, introducing a fresh... View Article

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Trust issues: why the Retail Trust is uniting retail workers during Mental Health Awareness week

Trust issues: why the Retail Trust is uniting retail workers during Mental Health Awareness week

09 May 2024 by Natalie Fresen

By Chris Brook-Carter, chief executive of the Retail Trust Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week and to mark the occasion, we’re bringing together more than... View Article

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Comment: counting the cost of instant gratification

Comment: counting the cost of instant gratification

08 May 2024 by Glynn Davis

The one question I have about the announcement that fast delivery firm Getir is to exit the UK, is what took it so long? The model... View Article

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Carpetright to cut around 70 jobs as part of restructure

Carpetright to cut around 70 jobs as part of restructure

08 May 2024 by Angela Beevers

Carpetright is to make a 25% reduction in the number of jobs across its central support centre and field management teams. With the restructuring expected to... View Article

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New & Lingwood and Lisa King unveil capsule collection

New & Lingwood and Lisa King unveil capsule collection

07 May 2024 by Natalie Fresen

British luxury menswear brand New & Lingwood is delighted to announce a collaboration with London-based multidisciplinary artist and designer Lisa King. Together, they have created a... View Article

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JD Sports expands in Middle East with new store in Bahrain

JD Sports expands in Middle East with new store in Bahrain

07 May 2024 by Angela Beevers

JD Sports has expanded into the Middle East with the opening of a new store at Bahrain’s beachfront shopping destination, Marassi Galleria Mall. Launched under a... View Article

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