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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

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.

UK retailers store profit margins halved since 2011, study finds

A new report by global professional services firm Alvarez and Marsal, in partnership with…

Wilko strikes called off after staff accept ‘improved’ work rota

Strike action by GMB members at Wilko have been called off after staff accepted a new deal…

Bonmarché enters administration putting 2,900 jobs at risk

Womenswear retailer Bonmarché has entered administration, resulting in around 2,900 jobs…

WH Smith to acquire US travel retailer in £312m deal

WH Smith has agreed a deal to acquire US-based travel retailer Marshall Retail Group (MRG)…

Jessops owner preparing to call in administrators

Dragon’s Den star Peter Jones, owner of camera retailer Jessops, is planning to call in…

Retail footfall slumps 10% over last seven years

Retail footfall has dropped by 10% in the last seven years, according to the latest footfall…

Dunelm sales jump 6.4% in first quarter results

Homeware retailer Dunelm has reported a 6.4% increase in total like-for-like sales for the…

Links of London enters administration placing 350 jobs at risk

British jewellery brand Links of London has entered administration, placing around 350 jobs at risk.

Hays Travel to acquire entire Thomas Cook UK retail estate

Independent travel agent chain Hays Travel is to acquire Thomas Cook’s entire UK retail…

Fears over Pizza Express restaurants as debt talks emerge

Pizza Express has reportedly hired advisors to help its debt situation, sparking fears that…