General Merchandise Stores in the United Kingdom

General Merchandise Stores in the United Kingdom

In 2023, a year characterised by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and high inflation, Poundland was one of the more active players in general merchandise stores in the UK, placing a strong focus on pricing and expanding its product range. In March 2023, the retailer launched a price comparison campaign, targeting major supermarkets such as Morrisons and Asda, to position itself as a cost-effective alternative for weekly grocery shopping and drive sales. In addition, Poundland began adding froze...

Euromonitor International's General Merchandise Stores in United Kingdom report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, furniture and furnishing stores, DIY and hardware stores, durable goods retailers, leisure and personal goods retailers. There are profiles of leading retailers, with analysis of their performance and the challenges they face. There is also analysis of non-store retailing: vending; homeshopping; internet retailing; direct selling, as available.

Product coverage: Department Stores, Variety Stores.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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