Hamleys to launch Christmas Grotto at London’s The Ritz
November 14, 2022 7:55 amToy retailer Hamleys is teaming up with The Ritz London to launch a Christmas Grotto at the five-star hotel on London’s Piccadilly. The Hamleys x Ritz... View Article
General Merchandise News
The Works sales boosted by return to school despite cost of living crisis
November 11, 2022 2:33 pmArts and crafts chain The Works has seen sales increase in the past six months despite the cost of living crisis, carried by a “record” ‘back... View Article
Poundland to recruit 1,200 seasonal store staff and give £25 ‘thank you’ vouchers
November 11, 2022 7:01 amPoundland is to take on around 1,200 seasonal staff members to work in its stores in the run-up to Christmas. The temporary roles will end on... View Article
Ickle Bubba appoints Ieuan Rowell as managing director
November 11, 2022 7:01 amNursery brand Ickle Bubba has promoted Ieuan Rowell to the position of managing director. Rowell has worked with the business since 2018 when he joined its... View Article
B&M posts first half profit drop but makes good start to golden quarter
November 10, 2022 10:55 amB&M has seen its first half pre-tax profit decline to £201 million from £241 million in the previous year but has reported making a good start... View Article
WH Smith returns to profit
November 10, 2022 8:18 amWH Smith has returned to profit after a successful year in which it reached its strongest ever position in the travel market. In the 12 months... View Article
Black Friday spending set to fall by £850m as the cost of living crisis bites
November 9, 2022 3:39 pmShoppers across the UK are expected to spend an estimated £850 million less on Black Friday and Cyber Monday according to research from shopping comparison site... View Article
Marks & Spencer posts uplift in half year sales
November 9, 2022 8:28 amMarks & Spencer has posted an uplift in half year sales and profit after it benefited from “robust” trading within its food and clothing businesses. In... View Article
Kenji opens debut West Midlands store
November 8, 2022 5:55 amKenji, the East-Asian inspired homeware and stationery brand, has opened its first location in the West Midlands at Birmingham’s Bullring. Situated on the shopping destination’s middle... View Article
