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News is Retail Sector’s central hub for breaking stories, market developments and company updates from across the UK retail industry. This category delivers authoritative, timely coverage on everything from trading performance and executive changes to store openings, brand activity and supply chain developments.

Retail Sector’s news coverage focuses on the business realities behind the headlines — providing retail professionals with context on how each development impacts operations, strategy and market confidence. Readers can expect clear, accurate reporting designed to keep decision-makers informed and competitive in a fast-moving retail landscape.

News

News is Retail Sector’s central hub for breaking stories, market developments and company updates from across the UK retail industry. This category delivers authoritative, timely coverage on everything from trading performance and executive changes to store openings, brand activity and supply chain developments.

Retail Sector’s news coverage focuses on the business realities behind the headlines — providing retail professionals with context on how each development impacts operations, strategy and market confidence. Readers can expect clear, accurate reporting designed to keep decision-makers informed and competitive in a fast-moving retail landscape.

John Lewis bucks retail woes with festive sales increase

John Lewis has bucked retail troubles reporting a total sales increase of 1.8% for the week…

Lowest November growth in seven years for online retail

UK online retail sales suffered its worst November growth since 2011 last month coming in at…

Consumer spending drags for second month in a row

Consumer spending has dropped by 0.7% in November, the second month of decline following the…

HMV’s Hong Kong operations enter liquidation following 41% revenue fall

HMV is to wind up its Hong Kong stores after entering liquidation today (18 December), the…

‘Record levels’ of discounting expected in Christmas lead up

UK consumers are benefiting from “record levels” of pre-Christmas discounting in 2018,…

Brits to spend £1.65bn on last minute Christmas purchases

Some 14.9 million shoppers are expected to spend £1.65bn on last minute Christmas purchases,…

Dominic Chappell fined £124k for breaking pensions law

Former BHS owner Dominic Chappell has been fined £124,000 by the Hove Crown Court for…

Laura Ashley to close 40 UK stores as it expands to China

Homeware and clothing retailer, Laura Ashley has announced it is to close 40 UK stores as it…

Asos issues profit warning after tough November trading

Online fashion retailer Asos has issued a profit warning due to its performance in November…

Hobbs chief executive exits amid senior overhaul

Hobbs chief executive, Meg Lustman, is to step down from her role at the women’s fashion…