An old-fashioned general store exudes a timeless charm and a modern appeal. These character-rich buildings were historically a "one-stop" destination for rural or small-town residents shopping for the ...

7-Eleven's 7Collection is an example of an out-of-the-box approach to the category. Putting customers' needs first, 7-Eleven Inc. approaches the general merchandise category by examining which ...

Retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis aims to build his fledgling Ryman Design fascia into a 30-store portfolio, Retail Week can reveal. Ryman Design, which was developed after Ryman’s traditional model ...

If you look up the government's statistics on retailers, you'll find that most of the industry is listed under "general merchandise" and then subdivided further into a number of retail sectors.