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.
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Nov- 2025 -13 November
ASOS secures new financing deal amid turnaround plans
ASOS has refinanced its asset backed loan facility, securing £87.5m in extra liquidity and extending its debt maturity to 2030. The company said the move provides “increased financial flexibility” and will cut annual cash interest costs by about £5m compared with its previous arrangement with Bantry Bay. The online fashion…
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13 November
UK economy slows to 0.1% in third quarter
The UK’s economic growth slowed to 0.1% in the third quarter, falling short of expectations from City analysts and the Bank of England (BoE). The Office for National Statistics said monthly output slipped 0.1% in September, with earlier figures for July and August revised down. The data arrives ahead of…
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13 November
B&M shuffles leadership as profits plummet over 30%
B&M has announced a raft of leadership changes as it saw its operating profit fall 31.5% to £177m, down from £258m, for the 26 weeks ended 27 September 2025. Furthermore, the company saw its adjusted EBITDA fall 30.2% to £191m, down from £274m in the previous year. Despite this, the…
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13 November
Burberry posts first quarterly sales growth in two years
Burberry has revealed that its sales grew 2% in the three months ended 27 September 2025, its first quarterly sales growth in two years. The company stated that this growth came off the back of a turnaround in China, with sales growing 3% in the quarter, following a 5% decrease…
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12 November
82% of shoppers to use promotions this Christmas, says Blackhawk
Over 80% of shoppers across Europe are planning to use price promotions such as buy one get one free to save money this Christmas, according to a survey from Blackhawk Network. Furthermore, nearly half (47%) also expect to use ‘buy now, pay later’ or earn-a-gift-card incentives, signalling that value added…
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12 November
British Airways boss Sean Doyle to join M&S board
Marks and Spencer has appointed Sean Doyle, chair and chief executive of British Airways, as a non-executive director with effect from 1 December 2025. Doyle, who leads one of the UK’s best-known airlines, will join the retailer’s audit and risk and nomination committees on the same date. His appointment follows…
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12 November
Supermarket sales growth slows ahead of Black Friday
Total Till sales at UK supermarkets rose by 3.2% in the four weeks to 1 November 2025, according to new data from market researcher NielsenIQ (NIQ). The figure marks a slowdown from 4.1% growth in September, as shoppers held off spending in anticipation of seasonal promotions such as Black Friday…
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12 November
AllSaints appoints Sean Trend as CFO
AllSaints has appointed Sean Trend as its new chief financial officer. Trend will join the group in February 2026, replacing Elaine Deste who is retiring after nearly six years in the role. He joins from ASOS, where he has held a variety of senior executive roles since joining in 2017,…
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12 November
Toy sales rise for first time since Covid as adult collectors boost market
The UK toy market has grown for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new data from market analyst Circana, as rising demand from adult collectors and strong sales of building sets helped lift the sector. Toy sales reached £3.9bn in the 12 months to August 2025, up…
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11 November
Grocery inflation eases to 4.7% as supermarkets step up Xmas promotions
Grocery price inflation slowed to 4.7% this month as supermarkets stepped up promotions ahead of Christmas, according to new data from Worldpanel by Numerator. Take-home sales at grocers rose by 3.2% in the four weeks to 2 November compared with the same period last year, with spending on promoted items…
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