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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.

August high street sales one of ‘worst on record’ as shoppers steer clear

August high street sales have been described as “one of the worst on record” by accountancy…

Wilko appoints Neil Feakins as customer insight and data director

Homeware retailer Wilko has appointed Neil Feakins as as its new customer insight and data director.

Booksellers Association tells Amazon to ‘pay a proper share of taxation’

The Booksellers Association (BA) has called for Amazon and other online retailers to be…

Argos launches UK-first Google voice shopping service

Argos has become the first company in the UK to offer a voice shopping service for customers…

Retailers get more sales with early Black Friday campaigns

Consumers who receive promotional messages in September are three times more likely to make…

Amazon will account for 5% of global retail, say analysts

Analysts have said they expect Amazon to account for 5% of the global retail market in the…

Burberry ends practice of destroying unsaleable products

Burberry has announced it will stop the practice of destroying unsaleable products, with…

Quiz to take £400,000 hit from House of Fraser collapse

House of Fraser is expected to receive a £400,000 cash injection from fashion retailer Quiz.
85% of interviewers admit asking candidates ‘off limits’ questions

85% of interviewers admit asking candidates ‘off limits’ questions

Some 85% of interviewers have admitted to asking questions which can be seen to be “off…

Electric bikes speed up Halfords sales

Halfords has announced that increased demand for electric bikes has helped the company to…