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UK shop price inflation holds steady at 1.2% in June

UK shop price inflation holds steady at 1.2% in June

Sainsbury’s sales jump 2.7% despite weaker Argos and Tu performance

Sainsbury’s sales jump 2.7% despite weaker Argos and Tu performance

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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.

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.

M&S warns landlords it may close loss-making stores

Marks and Spencer has reportedly warned landlords that it will shutter loss-making stores,…

West country vacancy rates hits double-digits in 2020

The west country has seen the largest increase in retail vacancy rates in the UK, rising…

M&S to shutter two distribution centres putting almost 700 jobs at risk

Marks and Spencer has announced plans to shutter two of its distribution centres in spring…

Frasers Group backs BRC’s calls for government review of business taxes

Frasers Group has backed the campaign by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and 52 other…

Forever 21 rescued by landlords in £62m deal

Two of Forever 21’s largest landlords have reportedly been given the go-ahead to acquire the…

Retail footfall bounces back in January after quiet December

Footfall in non-food stores in the UK fell by just 0.5% year-on-year in January according to…

Dunelm profits surge in half-year results

Homeware retailer Dunelm has reported a 19.4% increase in profits before tax to £83.6m for…

Administrations up 5% in 2019

The number of companies falling into administration across England and Wales increased by…

WH Smith seeking overhaul on rent payment to landlords

WH Smith is reportedly urging its landlords to allow the retailer to delay its rent payments…

Shopping centre footfall rises for first time in three years

Consumers were “attracted back” to shopping centres in January, according to Springboard’s…