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More than 300,000 employees struggle to secure hours amid hiring cuts

UK shop price inflation holds steady at 1.2% in June

UK shop price inflation holds steady at 1.2% in June

Sainsbury’s sales jump 2.7% despite weaker Argos and Tu performance

Sainsbury’s sales jump 2.7% despite weaker Argos and Tu performance

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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.

The K-shaped recovery: A deep dive into the state of UK retail (Q1 2026)

Q1 2026 was defined by a K-shaped recovery: a rebound in discretionary goods countered by a…

UK retail sales rise 1.6% in first quarter

Fuel and online sales drive growth as volumes recover from February slump

Nike to cut 1,400 jobs in global operations overhaul

Sportswear giant reduces workforce to streamline technology and manufacturing divisions as…

John Lewis asks office staff to increase in-person attendance

Retailer expects employees to work more frequently from offices and sites to improve…

Lidl identifies hundreds of potential sites amid £600m expansion plan

Supermarket chain aims to open more than 50 outlets over the next 12 months as part of £600m…

H&M Group appoints Diego Teijeiro Ruiz as chief information officer

The former Inditex executive will join H&M’s management team from 25 May to lead global…

Robert Dyas FY losses widen as Dragon’s Den owner eyes turnaround

It comes as like-for-like store sales fell 5%, which management attributed to weakened high…

Sainsbury’s in talks with Tu Clothing team ahead of possible restructure

The retailer said it will ‘regrettably lose some roles’ as part of the process

Sainsbury’s profits rise 55% to £393m amid Middle East warning

The retailer saw grocery sales rise by 5.2% during the period, contributing to total sales…

ASOS losses narrow 43% to £137.9m amid supply chain overhaul

While ASOS’ gross merchandise value fell by 9% year-on-year, the retailer noted sequential…