All General merchandise articles – Page 5
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NewsWHSmith reports revenue growth but warns of Middle East disruption
WHSmith has reported solid revenue growth as its North American travel business continues to outperform other international markets
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Chart of the WeekChart: Why Argos is #1 in the Digital Capability Index
The former catalogue retailer works hard to get products to customers, offering same-day delivery and utilising its wide-ranging store network
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NewsRetail fears rise over Middle East war supply chain costs impact
Retailers are adding up the costs of the war in the Middle East in anticipation of a hefty hit unless hostilities cease very soon.
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Opinion‘Modella now needs to deliver on promise of TGJones’
TGJones was envisaged as a ‘hub of the high street’ but, as its chief executive stands down, there are few signs so far of increased momentum at the retailer, observes George MacDonald
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NewsSainsbury’s puts 300 jobs at risk under restructuring plans
Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s has announced plans to restructure both its core business and Argos, which could result in as many as 300 jobs going at the retailer.
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NewsModella’s TGJones appoints new chief executive
The chief executive of TGJones is leaving less than a year after the sale of the renamed WHSmith high street division, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsFlying Tiger appoints new group CEO
Flying Tiger Copenhagen has appointed Jens Aarup Mikkelsen as its new group chief executive as Martin Jermin steps down.
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NewsThe Very Group secures long-term funding
The Very Group has extended and renewed its key debt facilities to secure long-term funding to power the business.
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NewsJD.com to launch express delivery in Europe to support Joybuy
Chinese retailer JD.com will introduce a dedicated express delivery service in Europe to support the launch of its new online retail business, Joybuy.
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NewsArgos to launch marketplace as it seeks to maximise strengths
General merchandise giant Argos is to launch a marketplace as it pushes on with a transformation programme, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsChinese ecomm giant sets launch date for food to phones UK retail site
Chinese powerhouse JD.com will next month press the button on a new online retail proposition spanning grocery and general merchandise, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsCard Factory ‘on track’ despite challenging conditions
Greetings cards specialist Card Factory expects to meet revised profit targets despite a fall in store sales over Christmas.
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Chart of the WeekChart of the Week: 2016 retail nostalgia and a books bonanza?
Last year delivered the first meaningful sales volume growth in years, but retail is hankering after the growth rates it had back in 2016. The ONS numbers also showed a surprising boom in “books, newspapers and periodicals” sales
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NewsMorrisons hails ‘strong’ Christmas performance in ‘challenging market conditions’
Morrisons has hailed “good performance in a competitive market” during the Christmas period, noting strong performances in its premium range and market-beating trading in general merchandise and clothing.
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AnalysisLeo Quinn: The non-retail turnaround veteran charged with getting WHSmith back off the ground
The embattled travel retailer announced the appointment of turnaround veteran Leo Quinn today. Retail Week analyses what the former Balfour Beatty boss will bring to the business, and what it means for the retailer’s plans moving forward.
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NewsWHSmith appoints new executive chair
WHSmith has appointed a new executive chair as the incumbent announced she will step down next month.
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NewsVery Group reports ‘resilient’ peak trading driven by toys, home and beauty
The Very Group has reported a “strong and resilient” festive trading period as toys, home and beauty saw the strongest sales.
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InterviewQ&A: Miniso chief operating officer on the retailer’s limitless UK ambitions
Value lifestyle retailer Miniso has been popping up all over the country in the past couple of years, with store presence on high streets and in prominent shopping centres such as the two Westfields in London, Bluewater in Kent, Trafford Centre in Manchester, and Princes Street in Edinburgh.
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NewsOwner of Very Group to launch £2bn auction of the company – reports
Private equity firm Carlyle, which took control of Very just months ago, is looking to sell the online retailer, according to Sky News.
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NewsInflation likely to remain ‘sticky’ in 2026, BRC warns
The impact of policy costs and regulation on retailers is expected to result in “sticky” inflation this year, trade body the British Retail Consortium has cautioned.