General Merchandise
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.
Retail sales rise more than expected in May
John Lewis Partnership commits to recruiting 1,000 care-experienced young people
The John Lewis Partnership is to offer a further 1,000 roles to young people who have experienced care by 2030, more than doubling its previous target.... View Article
Consumer confidence holds steady but plunges amongst younger adults
GfK’s latest Consumer Confidence Index has shown that confidence has remained flat in June, although it has plunged amongst younger adults. While the headline index is... View Article
Marks Electrical fined and ordered to refund customers over opt-ins to extra services
The Competition and Markets Authority has slapped a fine on Marks Electrical after it found that it had automatically opted customers into additional paid services. The... View Article
Met Police and retailers urge government to crack down on shoplifting
The Metropolitan Police and retail groups have urged the government to introduce criminal justice reforms to crackdown on prolific shoplifters. In a letter from the the... View Article
Recognising retail excellence: People in Retail Awards 2026 finalists revealed
The Retail Bulletin is delighted to announce the finalists for the People in Retail Awards (PiRA) 2026. Now in its fourth year – PiRA continues to... View Article
Disney Store expands Selfridges partnership with Birmingham and Manchester openings
Disney Store is to open two new retail destinations inside Selfridges’ Birmingham and Manchester Trafford stores as it looks to give customers outside of London access... View Article
Take it easy, there’s no rush
Retail is typically a fast-paced sector but there are exceptions to this rule and the planned launch of EasyShop as an e-commerce site is a great... View Article
M&S appoints John Hunt as chief digital and technology officer
M&S has appointed John Hunt as chief digital and technology officer to take over responsibilities held by operations director Sacha Berendji. Hunt is joining from Woolworths... View Article
Joybuy to shake up shopping calendar with Summer Black Friday promotion
Joybuy will be launching a Summer Black Friday promotion next week, which it says will be built around competitive pricing, a broad brand selection, and fast... View Article
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