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.
January sees sharp drop in consumer confidence
Homebase relaunches website
Homebase has relaunched its website as it looks to provide customers with a one-stop shop for all home improvement needs. The move follows CDS Superstores’ acquisition... View Article
CMA appoints Doug Gurr as interim chair
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has appointed Doug Gurr, the former Amazon UK country manager, as interim chair. The move follows a meeting of the... View Article
Conversation with… Lee Bagnall, chief executive of Go Outdoors
We were delighted to interview Lee Bagnall, chief executive of Go Outdoors, as part of The Retail Bulletin’s Conversations series. While learning more about his incredible... View Article
John Lewis Money announces multi-year sponsorship deal with England Rugby
John Lewis Money has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement to become an Official Partner of England Rugby. The deal includes supporting the Red Roses and England... View Article
Comment: Are Gen Zs really any different?
During my lifetime retailers and other consumer-focused businesses have been perennially obsessed with appealing to the youth market. This is despite the fact that at any... View Article
THG Ingenuity hires Lucy Cooper as chief commercial officer
THG Ingenuity has appointed Lucy Cooper as chief commercial officer. In her new role, she will play a key role in driving the company’s growth agenda... View Article
Conversation with… Paul Hornby
In this latest interview in our Conversations series, we chat with Paul Hornby whose impressive career has included roles such as Digital Customer Experience Director at... View Article
Portmeirion Group appoints new chairman
Portmeirion Group has announced that its chairman Dick Steele is to step down and be succeeded by Peter Tracey. In a statement, the owner, designer, manufacturer... View Article
Liberty appoints group buying and merchandising director
Liberty has appointed Lydia King to the role of group buying and merchandising director. She had previously spent the last year as interim buying director at... View Article
