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TFG to close Phase Eight stores amid FY26 sales slump

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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.

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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.

Amazon faces legal action over alleged ‘bogus’ self-employment

GMB, the trade union for ‘gig economy’ workers, has announced plans to bring legal action…

Superdrug launches its own mobile phone network

Superdrug has launched a SIM-only mobile phone plan for its Health and Beautycard loyalty members.

Shoplifting incidents increase 4% in a year

An OnBuy investigation which used data from the UK Police has revealed a 4% increase in…

Northwich shopping centre faces demolition for new multi-million pound project

The Weaver Square area of Northwich,Cheshire West and Chester which includes a significant…

Poundworld sale rumoured to be edging closer

Poundworld is reportedly edging closer to a rescue deal with its owners TPG are rumoured to…

Retailers to be forced to report suspicious purchases to MI5

The new Home Secretary Sajid Javid has announced a policy that will see retailers forced to…
GMB Amazon probe finds ‘terrible conditions’ for warehouse staff

GMB Amazon probe finds ‘terrible conditions’ for warehouse staff

An investigation by trade union GMB has found “terrible conditions” and poor treatment of…

Footfall drops 8.6% as sunshine fails to attract shoppers

The UK high street saw an overall 8.6% year-on-year drop in footfall despite the warm May…

Lush ‘anti-police’ campaign heavily criticised

Cosmetics retailer Lush has been shrouded in controversy after releasing window displays…

Mothercare relegated from FTSE 100

Troubled retailer Mothercare has been relegated from the FTSE 100 following financial woes…