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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.

Carpetright acquired by Meditor

Carpetright has been acquired by its largest investor Meditor Holdings Limited (MHL), in…

Body Shop profits rise amid ‘remarkable’ UK sales performance

The Body Shop has reported an increase in sales and profits in its third-quarter, due to a…

Co-op announces David McKnight as new director

The Co-operative has confirmed the appointment of David McKnight as new managing director of…

UK retail sales fall ‘unexpectedly’ in October

UK retail sales “unexpectedly” decreased by 0.1% in October, according to a report from the…

Card Factory sales boosted by group expansion

Card Factory welcomed a strong performance this financial year, with a 5% rise in group…

The Co-op to open seven new stores in Scotland

The Co-op has announced it is set to launch seven new stores in Scotland this month, as part…

£2.9bn investment set to ‘transform’ London’s Oxford Street

The New West End Company, the representative of Oxford, Bond and Regent Street businesses,…

KKR makes £70bn buyout proposal for Walgreens Boots Alliance 

Walgreens Boots Alliance, the parent company of high street drug store chain Boots, has…

B&M profits plunge by 70% due to ‘disappointing’ German partner

Discount retailer, B&M has reported a 70% drop in profits from £59.5m to £32.3m during…

Retail staff ‘abused or assaulted’ over 21 times a year, says Usdaw

An average shop worker is verbally abused, threatened or assaulted more than 21 times a…