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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 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.

DFS profits to meet expectations despite ‘challenging’ trading

Furniture retailer DFS has said it expects full-year profits to be “broadly in line” with…

December footfall hit by Black Friday

Footfall dropped 2.5% in December, according to the latest figures from Springboard’s…

Game to shutter 40 UK stores

Video game retailer Game has confirmed it intends to shutter 40 stores throughout the UK.

B&M reports ‘slower performance than anticipated’ in its third quarter

B&M has reported a “slower performance than anticipated”, despite a 9.3% increase in…

M&S reports fall in festive sales revenues

Marks and Spencer has reported a 0.7% decline in revenues in its third quarter of the…

‘Worst year on record’ for retail, says BRC

Total retail sales decreased by 0.1% in 2019, compared with the 1.2% increase recorded in…

Topps Tiles sales slump in first-quarter results

Topps Tiles has reported a 5.4% decrease in like-for-like retail revenues for the first 13…

Greggs to give workers £7m bonus after ‘phenomenal’ year

Total sales at Greggs increased by 13.5% in its full year results, amid a “phenomenal” year…

Mountain Warehouse reports ‘record’ trading over festive period

Mountain Warehouse has reported “record” Christmas trading with sales up 16.2% to £95.8m in…

Arcadia Group confirms Westfield Stratford Topshop closure

Arcadia group has confirmed its Topshop and Topman sites at London Westfield Stratford City…