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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.

Intu considering John Whitaker’s £2.8bn takeover bid

Shopping centre owner Intu has announced that it is considering a £2.8bn takeover bid from…

Amazon to open new Manchester hub; vows to create 1000 jobs

Amazon has announced plans to open a new corporate office in Manchester in 2019 and increase…

Online retail sales growth slumps to lowest level in 2018

UK online retail sales experienced its lowest September growth (+7.5% YoY) since 2014 last…

Games Workshop warns of ‘coming uncertainties’ leading to 8% share slip

Games Workshop has issued a warning of “coming uncertainties” in the rest of the 2018/19…

Retail sector ‘to face £186.45m business rates increase next April’

Retail firms will see business rates increase by £186.45 next April for the year 2019/20,…

ASOS reports 26% sales increase

Online fashion retailer ASOS has posted a 26% increase in its sales to £2.4bn compared with…

‘Mixed weather’ leads to John Lewis and Partnership sales slip

John Lewis and Waitrose have both reported a sales decrease for its 11th week of trading,…

ASA warns Laura Ashley over ‘misleading advertising’

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has warned Laura Ashley that its “misleading”…

American Golf bought by Endless saving 900 jobs

American Golf has been purchased by private equity investor Endless after it entered…

Claire’s rubbishes ‘false’ CVA rumours

Jewellery and accessories chain Claire’s has denied claims that it is considering the…