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Oliver Bonas launches at Lakeside amid UK expansion

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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.

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.

Cath Kidston appoints Melinda Paraie new CEO

Cath Kidston, the global lifestyle brand, has appointed Melinda Paraie as its new chief executive.

Sainsbury’s new ‘dogsbody’ contract hammered by unions, MPs and staff

Sainsbury’s new contracts which the supermarket says are a ‘boost’ to staff have been…
Homebase sold for £1 putting 11,000 jobs at risk

Homebase sold for £1 putting 11,000 jobs at risk

Australian retail group Wesfarmers has sold Homebase to HMV owner Hilco Capital for a token £1.

April retail sales see recovery

Retail sales saw an unexpected boost in the month of April as consumers returned to the high…

Poundworld to close 117 stores by 31 August

Poundworld is looking to close 117 of its 355 UK stores by 31 August as part of its CVA…
B&Q owner Kingfisher reports poor Q1 sales

B&Q owner Kingfisher reports poor Q1 sales

DIY retailer B&Q has reported a 9% drop in like-for-like sales for the three months to…

Philip Green’s Arcadia records £10.9m loss

Topshop owner Arcadia Group – Philip Green’s retail empire – has recorded a loss…

Shoe Zone’s profit more than triples in latest results

Shoe Zone has announced that its profits have more than tripled in its financial results for…

Tesco to remove ‘best before’ dates to cut down on food waste

Supermarket giant Tesco is to remove ‘best before’ consumption guidance dates from around 70…

500 Tesco jobs face the axe amid online ‘refocusing’

Tesco has announced plans to close its Tesco Direct website putting 500 jobs at risk.