All General merchandise articles – Page 2
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NewsTycoon Paphitis sets sights on Ryman Design expansion
Retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis aims to build his fledgling Ryman Design fascia into a 30-store portfolio, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsWHSmith revises sale of UK high street arm
WHSmith has announced the completion of the sale of its UK high street arm to new owner Modella Capital under amended sale terms.
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NewsMoonpig boss to step down as annual profits edge up
Moonpig chief executive Nickyl Raithatha is to leave the greetings card specialist after seven years in post.
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NewsFlying Tiger teases mass openings across six new markets
Danish retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen has teased the opening of dozens of new stores across six brand new markets.
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NewsInvestment firm acquires stake in WHSmith following high street sale
An activist investment firm has started to build a stake in WHSmith after it sold off its high street arm to Modella Capital.
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NewsFlying Tiger revenue rises in ‘another year of change and growth’
Danish variety retailer Flying Tiger has recorded a rise in revenue as it saw “another year of change and growth”.
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NewsWHSmith ‘well positioned’ for summer peak as sales increase across travel
Global travel retailer WHSmith said it is “well positioned” for its peak summer period as travel sales continue to increase.
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InterviewThe Works boss Gavin Peck on new strategies, cyber security and rising crime
On the day that The Works upped its profit guidance off the back of strong trading results, chief executive Gavin Peck spoke to Retail Week about turning the business around, cyber security, and dealing with rising incidents of crime.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet boss steps down after 13 years at business
Chief executive of Not On The High Street Leanne Rothwell is to leave after thirteen years at the retailer.
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NewsCard Factory sales and profits surge thanks to store expansion and growing proposition
Cards and gifts specialist Card Factory has “outperformed” the market as sales and profits for the full year surged thanks to growing store estate and product category evolution.
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NewsWHSmith buyer restricted from immediate store closures
The new owner of WHSmith’s high street stores cannot initiate widespread closures for at least 12 months, despite planning rapid restructuring at its other retail properties.
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NewsMother’s Day and warm weather help retail sales offset global economic headwinds
Despite ongoing global economic headwinds and strong comparisons year on year, warmer weather and Mother’s Day both helped retail sales over the month of March.
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NewsThe Very Group completes refinancing
The Very Group has refinanced £598m through issuing privately placed senior secured notes due in August 2027.
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NewsMoonpig hails ‘strong’ performance as profits and sales grow
Online greetings card and gifting retailer Moonpig has hailed a “strong performance” as sales and profits continue to grow.
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NewsTheo Paphitis’ Boux Avenue marks ‘breakthrough year’ for profits
Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis’ lingerie and clothing business Boux Avenue will clock up its first-ever profit in the financial year just ending, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisWHSmith: Can its new owners make the high street business actually work?
After 233 years on the high street, news broke last week that WHSmith’s high street business has been sold to Modella Capital for £76m
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NewsModella Capital lays out plans for WHSmith after acquiring its high street arm
Private equity firm Modella Capital has laid out its plans for the WHSmith high street business, which was acquired in a £76m deal.
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NewsWHSmith sells UK high street business to private equity firm and rebrands to TGJones
WHSmith has made the decision to sell its UK high street business to a private equity firm in a £76m deal as it focuses on becoming a pureplay global travel retailer.
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NewsWHSmith completes refinancing package
The retailer announced the completion of a £200m issue of US Private Placement (USPP) notes and a bank term loan of £120m.
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NewsWaterstones boss teases idea of a London stock exchange float
The boss of Waterstones James Daunt has teased the idea of floating the book retailer on the London stock exchange.