The Entertainer brings back Big Toy Rehoming campaign
September 9, 2019 1:57 amThe Entertainer is running its Big Toy Rehoming campaign again this year following a successful launch in June 2018. Last year the scheme found a new... View Article
General Merchandise News
Halfords reports decline in like-for-like sales
September 5, 2019 8:08 amHalfords saw its group like-for-like sales decline by 3.2% in the 20 weeks to 16 August after retail sales fell by 3.9%. The company’s sales in... View Article
Sales down at McColl’s in third quarter
August 29, 2019 3:19 pmMcColl’s has reported that its like-for-like sales dropped by 2.2% in its third quarter. In the 13 weeks to 25 August, total sales fell by 3.6% as the... View Article
WH Smith says results will be in line with expectations
August 29, 2019 4:40 amWH Smith is expecting its results for the year to 31 August to be in line with expectations. In a pre-close trading statement ahead of announcing... View Article
Monocle launches first travel retail store
August 28, 2019 4:16 amMedia brand Monocle has chosen Hong Kong International Airport for the launch its first travel retail store. Developed in association with Paris based Lagardère Travel Retail, the shop... View Article
Carpetright’s revolving credit facility bought by shareholder
August 27, 2019 8:52 amCarpetright has announced that shareholder Meditor has agreed to buy its revolving credit facility from lenders NatWest and AIB. The terms of the £40.7 million facility... View Article
Shop Direct seeks new charity partner
August 23, 2019 1:30 amShop Direct, the owner of Very.co.uk and Littlewoods.com, is inviting organisations involved in children’s future development to submit digital ideas with a view to becoming the retailer’s... View Article
Laura Ashley swings to full year loss
August 22, 2019 11:17 amFashion and homewares retailer Laura Ashley made a pre-tax loss of £14.3 million in the year to 30 June. This compares to a pre-tax profit of... View Article
JML buys 50% stake in DeVancer
August 22, 2019 6:49 amJML has acquired a 50% stake in DeVancer, the company behind the iBeani branded range of electronic tablet holders. Founded in 2014, DeVancer’s core product line... View Article
