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More than 300,000 employees struggle to secure hours amid hiring cuts

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 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.

Frasers Group settles Belgian tax dispute

Frasers Group has announced it is in the clear with Belgian authorities over an outstanding…

SCS CEO to depart following Christmas sales rise

The chief executive of furniture retailer SCS, David Knight, is to step down.

Seasalt reports double-digit sales growth over Christmas

Cornish fashion retailer Seasalt has reported a 14% increase in overall sales for the…

Over 31,000 retailers report signs of ‘significant financial distress’

The number of retail businesses in “significant financial distress” grew to 31,615 in the…

10,000 retail jobs lost in 2020

Almost 10,000 retail jobs have been lost in 2020 amid a “torrid” start to the new year,…

Hawkin’s Bazaar enters administration, 177 jobs at risk

Gift and toy retailer Hawkin’s Bazaar has entered administration, placing 177 jobs at risk.

Hotel Chocolat sales rise 11% amid costs increases

British chocolatier Hotel Chocolat has reported an 11% increase in sales compared to the…

57,000 retail jobs lost in 2019

Some 57,000 retail jobs were shed in 2019, according to the latest retail employment monitor…

Pets at Home revenues jump in Q3 results

Pets at Home has reported a 7.9% increase in group total revenues to £255.9m in its…

WH Smith travel division drives revenue growth

WH Smith has announced it delivered a “good performance” over the Christmas trading period,…