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The Entertainer to open outlet store at Leeds designer centre

The Entertainer to open outlet store at Leeds designer centre

Debenhams narrows FY losses as turnaround drives profit

Debenhams narrows FY losses as turnaround drives profit

Aldi set to open 16 new stores across the UK

Aldi set to open 16 new stores across the UK

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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.

Online retail sales stay steady; mobile growth hits ‘all time low’

UK online retail sales held steady this August, as shopper spending reached 12.8% growth…

Orla Kiely ceases trading as parent company enters administration

Eponymous handbag and homeware retailer Orla Kiely has ceased trading as of Monday 17…

Tesco launches new discount brand ‘Jack’s’

Tesco has officially launched its new discount brand ‘Jack’s’ inspired by and named after…
B&Q owner Kingfisher sees 15% profit slump with H1 results

B&Q owner Kingfisher sees 15% profit slump with H1 results

Kingfisher, which owns DIY retailers B&Q and Screwfix, has reported a 14.8% drop in H1…

CMA refers Sainsbury’s-Asda merger for further investigation

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s…

Waitrose & Partners trials two-hour ‘rapid delivery’ service

Waitrose and Partners has launched the trial of a two-hour delivery service in selected…

Former BHS owner warned not to ‘rewrite history’ in court

Dominic Chappell, the former owner of collapsed retailer BHS, has been warned against making…

H&M posts 9% sales increase

H&M’s group sales have increased by 9% according to the fashion chain’s Q3 financial update.

Sports Direct denies Mike Ashley will block Debenhams’ Magasin du Nord sale

Sports Direct has denied the claims which emerged over the weekend that Mike Ashley will…

Boohoo appoints Primark COO John Lyttle as its new CEO

Online fashion retailer Boohoo has appointed current Primark COO John Lyttle to become its…