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John Lewis commits £50m to five store upgrades

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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.

RSPH names Grimsby as ‘unhealthiest UK high street’

The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) has named Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, as…

WHSmith fined £337,500 after customer falls through trapdoor

Newsagent chain WHSmith has been fined £337,500 after a customer fell almost three metres…

Bank of England puts hold on interest rates due to Brexit uncertainty

The Bank of England has placed interest rates on hold following growing uncertainty around Brexit.

Pets at Home appoints former Argos boss as COO

Pets at Home has appointed David Robinson as COO of retail and Jane Balmain as interim CEO…

Mothercare culls 200 head office jobs

Mothercare has axed around 200 staff from its head office in an attempt to cut costs and…

600 jobs at risk as Crawshaws enters administration

Meat retailer Crawshaws has announced it has entered administration, putting 600 jobs at…
Carpetright announces HY trading to be ‘heavily impacted’ by restructuring

Carpetright announces HY trading to be ‘heavily impacted’ by restructuring

Carpetright has said trading in its half-year update for the 26-week period ending 27…

‘Brexit anxieties’ lead to decrease in consumer confidence in October

Growth from Knowledge’s (GfK) long-running consumer confidence index decreased by one point…

Intu gives Whittaker-led consortium two week extension to consider takeover bid

Intu properties has given a consortium, led by deputy chairman John Whittaker, a two week…

Argos and John Lewis Christmas toy lists create surge in interest

A new study has found interest in this year’s “must-have” Christmas toys surged by almost…