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Lululemon lowers full-year guidance after Americas slowdown

Lululemon lowers full-year guidance after Americas slowdown

British Land opposes ‘unacceptable’ TG Jones restructuring plan

British Land opposes ‘unacceptable’ TG Jones restructuring plan

UK retail footfall drops 2.6% as heatwave slows shopping recovery

UK retail footfall drops 2.6% as heatwave slows shopping recovery

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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.

Hundreds of jobs at risk as M&S announces store closures

Marks and Spencer has announced plans to close 14 of its stores this year in a move which…

B&Q plans to cut 200 headquarters jobs

DIY retailer B&Q has announced it will cut over 200 roles at its Southampton headquarters.

Maplin introduces ‘order now, pay later’ scheme

Maplin has introduced a new scheme that allows it customers to spread out the cost over time…

Older shoppers ‘less comfortable’ with e-commerce AI

Less than half of older shoppers are comfortable with the use of artificial intelligence…

House of Fraser Boss wants Theresa May to give ‘clearer Brexit signal’

The billionaire owner of House of Fraser has called on the Prime Minister to provide a…

Retailers risk losing customers if internal productivity issues are not resolved

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed retail sales in the UK fell by 1.5 per…

Fashion store East enters administration

Fashion retailer East has entered administrations, with 314 employees at risk of losing their jobs.

Planning applications for retail stores falls for ninth consecutive year

Planning applications for new shops have fallen for the ninth year in a row, says platform…

1 in 4 jobs at risk of being replaced by robots in the North

Northern and Midlands cities will be more exposed to job losses as the rise of robots…

Ikea founder dies aged 91

The founder of Ikea, Ingvar Kamprad, passed away at his home in Småland, Sweden, on 27 January.