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The Entertainer to open outlet store at Leeds designer centre

The Entertainer to open outlet store at Leeds designer centre

Debenhams narrows FY losses as turnaround drives profit

Debenhams narrows FY losses as turnaround drives profit

Aldi set to open 16 new stores across the UK

Aldi set to open 16 new stores across the UK

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High Street examines the challenges and opportunities facing UK high street retailers as they adapt to changing consumer behaviour and economic conditions. This section covers store performance, regeneration efforts, digital integration, and local business strategies. Retail Sector’s High Street coverage provides in-depth reporting and analysis for retail leaders, landlords, and suppliers, exploring how innovation, investment, and community engagement are reshaping the nation’s retail hubs.

High Street

High Street examines the challenges and opportunities facing UK high street retailers as they adapt to changing consumer behaviour and economic conditions. This section covers store performance, regeneration efforts, digital integration, and local business strategies. Retail Sector’s High Street coverage provides in-depth reporting and analysis for retail leaders, landlords, and suppliers, exploring how innovation, investment, and community engagement are reshaping the nation’s retail hubs.

Pets at Home appoints James Bailey as chief executive

Pets at Home Group has appointed former Waitrose managing director James Bailey as its next…

Super Saturday footfall falls nearly 7% year on year

Super Saturday failed to give retailers a much needed footfall boost this year, with store…

WH Smith FY profits dip as FCA probe over accounting error begins

WH Smith has seen pre-tax profits fall from £114m to £108m in its full-year results, as it…

Mamas and Papas reports record Black Friday sales

Mamas and Papas has reported its strongest Black Friday trading period on record, with UK…

Usdaw calls for free flu jabs for retail staff amid rising cases

Retail trade union Usdaw has called for shop workers to be offered free flu vaccinations,…

Pepco Group FY sales rise 8.7% following Poundland sale

Pepco Group has revealed that its sales rose 8.7% to €4.52bn (£3.38bn), while like-for-like…

Boots extends rapid deliveries as last-minute shopping surges

Boots is offering rapid Christmas gift deliveries from hundreds of UK stores, including…

UK retail footfall rises 3.1% as festive trading gathers pace

UK retail footfall rose by 3.1% last week compared with the previous week, driven by…

Card Factory cuts profit expectations after weak UK store sales

Card Factory has lowered its profit expectations to between £55m and £60m after…

Ann Summers losses narrow to £3m

Ann Summers posted a loss before tax of £3m for the year ended 28 June 2025, down from a…