Games Workshop’s sales and profit growth continues
June 8, 2018 7:57 amGames Workshop, the manufacturer and retailer of fantasy miniatures, has said the sales and profit growth reported at the start of May has continued to the... View Article
General Merchandise News
Planning permission secured for new outlet village in Grantham
June 8, 2018 7:38 amFull planning permission has been granted for a new designer outlet village in Grantham in Lincolnshire. The centre will be developed by designer outlet village specialist... View Article
WH Smith benefits from performance at travel business
June 6, 2018 8:17 amBook and stationery retailer WH Smith has reported a 1% uplift in like-for-like sales in its third quarter. In the 13 week period from 1 March... View Article
Mothercare subsidiary Childrens World fails to get CVA approval
June 5, 2018 5:55 amFollowing its recent announcement that it had secured the backing of creditors to proceed with its proposed Company Voluntary Arrangement, Mothercare has now said that scrutiny... View Article
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
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
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