Usdaw signs new agreemnent with B&M
September 25, 2017 8:28 amShopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has secured a new recognition agreement with B&M which will allow the union to recruit and organise the company’s retail staff. Prior... View Article
General Merchandise News
eBay expands click and collect service
September 22, 2017 6:32 ameBay has expanded its click and collect service by teaming up with Doddle. The move will enable eBay shoppers to collect their purchases from Doddle locations... View Article
The Entertainer appoints commercial director
September 21, 2017 8:22 amToy retailer The Entertainer has appointed John Driscoll as its commercial director. With over 20 years of experience in the retail industry, Deiscoll will be tasked... View Article
eBay names new board members
September 21, 2017 8:22 ameBay has appointed Adriane Brown and Diana Farrell to its board of directors. Brown is currently advisor to Intellectual Ventures where she previously worked as president... View Article
Toys R Us files for bankruptcy protection in the US and Caanda
September 19, 2017 8:20 amUS toy retailer Toys R Us has filed for bankruptcy protection as it struggles against heavy debt. In a statement, the retailer said around 1,600 Toys... View Article
British Design Fund announces first wave of funding recipients
September 14, 2017 7:39 amThe British Design Fund, an early stage investment fund for UK start-ups in the product design and manufacturing spaces, has named the recipients of its first... View Article
Mothercare appoints chief financial officer
September 11, 2017 8:12 amMothercare has appointed a new chief financial officer to succeed Richard Smothers when he leaves the business in December. Glyn Hughes, currently the company’s interim finance... View Article
The Entertainer reports strong first half
September 11, 2017 8:12 amHigh street toy retailer The Entertainer has reported a 6% uplift in total sales and flat like-for-like sales in the first half of 2017 as it... View Article
Mercedes-Benz launches pop-up at Liverpool ONE
September 11, 2017 8:12 amLuxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has launched a 3,000 square foot pop-up at the Liverpool ONE shopping destination. Situated on Peter’s Lane, the pop-up has been designed... View Article
