Just for Pets unveils rebrand
June 4, 2018 7:58 amJust months after being rescued by Pedigree Wholesale, specialist pet retailer Just for Pets has unveiled a new market approach and visual identity. As part of... View Article
General Merchandise News
Mothercare secures approval for CVA
June 4, 2018 7:52 amMothercare’s proposed Company Voluntary Arrangement proposals have been approved by its creditors. The CVA includes measures to refinance the business and restructure the UK store portfolio... View Article
The Entertainer enters Egypt through new franchise partnership
June 1, 2018 8:09 amThe Entertainer is embarking on a partnership with Egyptian company Arabic Triangle in which seven Toy World Egypt stores will be converted to The Entertainer. It... View Article
Card Factory hit by tough trading environment
May 31, 2018 8:27 amGreeting cards retailer Card Factory saw its like-for-like sales slip by 0.4% in its first quarter as it struggled against a tough retail environment and subdued... View Article
Consumer confidence up two points in May
May 31, 2018 8:27 amConsumer confidence edged up in May as people felt more confident about their personal finances but were downbeat about making major purchases. Figures from GfK’s long... View Article
The Perfume Shop to open Worcester store
May 31, 2018 8:25 amThe Perfume Shop is to open a new store at the Crowngate Shopping Centre in Worcester next month. Due to launch on 1 June, the new... View Article
B&M increases sales and profit
May 30, 2018 8:35 amB&M has increased both its full year sales and profit as it continues its new store expansion programme. Pre-tax profit rose by 25.4% to £229.3 million... View Article
Jollyes sold to Kester Capital
May 30, 2018 8:34 amPet retailer Jollyes has been sold to private equity firm Kester Capital. Founded in 1935, Jollyes has a portfolio of over 70 UK superstores and concessions... View Article
WH Smith voted worst retailer on UK high streets
May 28, 2018 7:46 amA new survey has found that WH Smith has been rated as the worst retailer on UK high streets. In the Which? study, shoppers criticised the... View Article
