All General merchandise articles – Page 11
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NewsMoonpig sales climb but profits fall
Moonpig has posted a fall in full-year profits despite an increase in revenue.
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NewsB&M boosts first-quarter sales as shoppers seek value
B&M has grown revenue by 13.5% in the 13 weeks to 24 June, 2023, as shoppers search out value during the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsWilko extends deal with home delivery provider to 2026
Wilko has extended its contract with home delivery provider GXO to June 2026.
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NewsExclusive: TOFS to bring back physical club card and extend club pricing
The Original Factory Shop is reintroducing its physical club card to stores and extending its club pricing to all members, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsWilko may pay no rent on some stores for three years in restructuring push
Turnaround plans being drawn up by variety store group Wilko, which may include a CVA, mean it may pay no rent on some stores for three years.
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NewsJollyes hails ‘strongest ever’ year as sales top £100m
Pet care specialist Jollyes has hailed its strongest-ever year, with sales topping £100m for the first time.
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AnalysisWhy WHSmith feels the time is right to bring Toys R Us back to the UK high street
Toys R Us was once a staple of the British high street as the go-to shop for all things games, clothes and of course, toys.
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NewsMothercare CEO steps down after five months
Chief executive of Mothercare Daniel Le Vesconte has stepped down after just five months at the helm.
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NewsPepco sales rise as growth strategy progresses
Pepco has reported an increase in sales and revenue as trading remained strong due to its “strong progress against strategic objectives”.
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NewsToys R Us returns to UK high streets with WHSmith tie-up
WHSmith is set to bring Toys R Us back to the UK in bricks and mortar this summer, opening nine shop-in-shops across the country.
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GalleryStore gallery: Lego opens ‘unique’ store at Battersea Power Station
The Lego Group has opened the doors to its new store in Battersea Power Station that pays homage to the community in south London.
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NewsExclusive: Pets at Home boss ‘wouldn’t rule out’ international expansion
Pets Away? Once “the world’s best pet care platform” is operational, the boss of Pets at Home says she wouldn’t rule out taking things international.
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NewsPets at Home unveils ‘world’s best pet care platform’ strategy after strong results
Following a strong set of full-year results, Pets at Home has unveiled its medium-term vision to become a “unified pet care platform”.
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NewsCouncil begs Oxford Street candy store landlords to serve notice
Westminster City Council has written to the landlords of Oxford Street’s American candy stores and begged them to take action.
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NewsCard Factory launches first UK-wide click-and-collect service
Card Factory has rolled out its first-ever country-wide click-and-collect service, available via its website and app to more than 1,000 stores.
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NewsRobert Dyas launches new loyalty scheme
Robert Dyas has launched a new loyalty scheme, MyDyas, to help customers as the cost-of-living crisis continues.
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NewsWilko considers CVA among turnaround options
Variety retailer Wilko is pondering the possibility of a CVA among a range of options as new chief executive Mark Jackson seeks to turn around the business.
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DataRanking: The fastest-growing value retailers revealed
In the cost-of-living crisis, affordable retailers have never been more relevant to price-conscious consumers, but which have been making the most of the mood of the nation? And which are set to turn market share into future growth? To find out, the Retail Week analyst team has tracked group sales across 15 of the biggest value retailers and analysed their compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to predict how much bigger they’ll be in five years’ time
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DataExclusive: The Works named fastest-growing value retailer in UK
The Works has beaten the likes of Aldi and Primark to be named the fastest-growing value retailer in the UK, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways TK Maxx’s off-price business model taps into consumer trends
The off-price retailer with an enviably agile business model, TK Maxx owner TJX Companies has just reported a 3% hike in net sales for Q1 and raised its full-year profit forecast. Our Retail Week analysts break down five ways the retailer is keeping up with demand and making the most of shoppers’ bargain-hunting missions
