News
News is Retail Sector’s central hub for breaking stories, market developments and company updates from across the UK retail industry. This category delivers authoritative, timely coverage on everything from trading performance and executive changes to store openings, brand activity and supply chain developments.
Retail Sector’s news coverage focuses on the business realities behind the headlines — providing retail professionals with context on how each development impacts operations, strategy and market confidence. Readers can expect clear, accurate reporting designed to keep decision-makers informed and competitive in a fast-moving retail landscape.
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Jan- 2026 -8 January
Vestiaire Collective co-founder steps down after 16 years
Fanny Moizant, co-founder of Vestiaire Collective, has stepped down from the luxury resale platform after 16 years, following organisational changes at the company. In a statement posted on LinkedIn, Moizant said: “After 16 years… it’s time for me to say goodbye. I am leaving the company as part of the…
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8 January
Greggs Q4 sales rise 7.4% as chain outperforms weak market
Greggs has reported that total sales for the fourth quarter ended 27 December 2025 rose 7.4%, with total sales for the entire period increasing 6.8% to £2.15bn. The bakery chain is said to have outperformed a subdued food-to-go market, as it revealed like-for-like sales in company-managed shops increased by 2.4%…
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8 January
Tesco lifts profit outlook after strong Christmas trading
Tesco has raised its profit guidance after reporting stronger-than-expected Christmas trading, driven by market share gains and higher sales across fresh food, online and clothing. The supermarket said it now expects group adjusted operating profit for the 2025/26 financial year to come in at the upper end of its previous…
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8 January
M&S sees record Christmas as food sales hit market share milestone
Marks and Spencer’s Christmas trading saw progress amid its turnaround strategy, with food sales outperforming the wider market despite fragile consumer confidence.Underlying food sales rose 6.6% in its third quarter of trading, with like-for-like sales up 5.6% and UK volumes increasing 2.3%. The retailer said it has now outperformed the…
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8 January
Primark warns of lower profits amid weak European performance
Primark has warned that profits this year will be lower than previously expected after a sharp fall in sales across continental Europe, prompting heavier discounting to clear stock. Associated British Foods said sales growth at the fashion chain in the first 16 weeks of the financial year was below expectations,…
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7 January
BP reopens four UK retail sites after major upgrades
BP has reopened four UK retail sites following major upgrades as part of a trial aimed at reshaping its roadside convenience offer. The sites – Pinkham Way in Barnet, Merrow in Guildford, Budbrooke South near Warwick and Poppleton near York – have been redesigned to reflect different customer shopping habits,…
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7 January
‘Dismal December’ as Christmas fails to boost retail sales, BDO finds
Total like-for-like retail sales across discretionary spending categories fell by 1.4% in December compared with the same month last year, marking the weakest monthly performance since November 2024. Figures from the High Street Sales Tracker by accountancy and business advisory firm BDO showed in-store sales fell by 0.5%, while online…
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7 January
Topps Tiles Q1 revenues rise 3.7% as it completes Fired Earth deal
Topps Tiles has reported that revenues, excluding its CTD Tiles Limited business, rose by 3.7% year-on-year in the 13-week period to 27 December 2025, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of like-for-like growth at the Topps Tiles brand. It comes as the group also announced the completion of its acquisition of…
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7 January
UK grocery sales jump 3% over Christmas as shoppers turn to online
The total UK grocery market grew by +2.5% with Total Till sales at UK major supermarkets growing by +3% in the last four weeks ending 27 December 2025, according to new data released today by NielsenIQ (NIQ). Shoppers spent £19.6bn over the four-week period with NIQ data showing that grocery…
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7 January
Waitrose to create more than 550 jobs with first South West distribution site
Waitrose is to open its first distribution centre in the South West, creating more than 550 jobs as part of a wider overhaul of its supply chain.The new site, in Avonmouth, Bristol, will be operated by logistics company DHL and is due to open in early 2027. It will serve…
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