All General merchandise articles
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NewsThe Worksâ investor calls rejection of director appointment 'simply absurd'
The Worksâ third-biggest shareholder has hit back at the retailerâs move to block its retired private equity partner from joining as a director.
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NewsHalfords poaches new commercial director from Morrisons
Halfords has poached its new commercial director for motoring and services, Lee Mountain, from Morrisons.
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NewsWHSmith reduces Curi.o.city store portfolio
WHSmith is downsizing the store portfolio of its souvenir chain Curi.o.city as it looks to rightsize the groupâs bricks-and-mortar estate, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionâThe âlaminated book of dreamsâ may be long gone, but Argos retains a place in shoppersâ heartsâ
A dedicated ownership team, strong heritage and sound sales base stand Argos in good stead as it prepares for a new chapter independent of Sainsburyâs, believes George MacDonald
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NewsTGJones owner expects return to profitability in first year following restructure
The owner of TGJones has said the high street business should return to profitability in its first year following approval of its restructuring plan, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsCDS Superstores secures ÂŁ190m funding to support store and tech investment
CDS Superstores, the parent company of The Range, Wilko and Homebase, has secured a ÂŁ190m asset-based revolving credit facility to support its ongoing investment in stores and technology.
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AnalysisAs Sainsburyâs sells Argos can the general merchandise business finally thrive?
The Argos experiment is finally over at Sainsburyâs â and at a massive writedown from what the supermarket giant spent on it. Retail Week analyses what it means for Argos moving forward.
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NewsOliver Bonas to open first retail park stores
Oliver Bonas is set to open stores within retail parks for the first time, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsThe Very Group enters agentic AI partnership for pricing
The Very Group has entered a three-year partnership to help revamp its pricing strategy with agentic AI.
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NewsTGJones restructuring plan waved through by court
Embattled high street retailer TGJonesâ restructuring plan has been approved by the High Court, allowing the brand to push forward with its turnaround plan.
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NewsTGJones on brink of collapse as judge delays ruling
The owner of TGJones has warned that the 480 stores business is on the brink of collapse after a judge delayed ruling on its restructuring plan.
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NewsCourt decision imminent on TGJones restructuring
Court approval will be sought today and tomorrow for the restructuring of embattled TGJones, which has won backing from some of its main landlords.
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NewsTGJones squeezes suppliers in last-ditch rescue attempt
The owner of WHSmithâs former high street chain risks a wave of fresh criticism as the retailer seeks to postpone repayments owed to major suppliers.
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NewsJD.com promotional event achieves record number of users placing orders
Chinese retail juggernaut JD.com has seen a new record in the number of users placing orders this year.
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NewsWaterstones owner shows interest in takeover of The Very Group
Waterstones owner Elliott Advisors is reportedly among several parties eyeing up a potential takeover of The Very Group.
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NewsJoybuy promises deals bonanza as it launches âsummer Black Fridayâ
New UK retail arrival Joybuy is to hold a âsummer Black Fridayâ promotion that is expected to win trade as consumers hit by the high cost of living splash out on bargains.
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AnalysisWhat the City makes of WHSmithâs capital raise
WHSmithâs travails seem to be going from bad to worse, with the retailer issuing another profit warning today and launching an (ultimately successful) c.ÂŁ100m capital raise.
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NewsWHSmith launches capital raise as global turmoil takes toll
WHSmith is to raise money through a new share placing after cutting profit expectations and warning on its outlook as conflict continues in the Middle East.
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NewsHobbycraft pays out to creditors as it makes early exit from CVA
Specialist retailer Hobbycraft has exited its CVA two years earlier than envisaged and distributed a pot of cash to creditors, Retail Week can reveal
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AnalysisHow value retailer B&M aims to bounce back with focus on basics
Low-price retailer B&M may have suffered a fall in full-year profits, but a strategic focus on the basics that originally made it such a success gives grounds for encouragement.