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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.

Asda appoints Jon Downes as VP of Ambient

Former M&S director joins commercial leadership team to lead value and quality push

Consumer confidence ‘in the doldrums’, says BRC

Based on research carried out by the trade body and Opnium, consumer’s personal financial…

WH Smith revenues rise to £748m despite Middle East disruption

WH Smith warns of cautious summer outlook as passenger numbers soften

Tesco launches £750m share buyback programme

The supermarket giant, which plans to return £750m to shareholders by April 2027, said…

Shoe Zone warns of loss as consumer confidence declines

Shoe Zone cited household budget pressure and the Middle East conflict for lower sales

JD Sports chair to step down this summer

Andrew Higginson, who joined the group in July 2022, oversaw a restructuring of the company…

UK inflation rises to 3.3% amid ongoing Middle East conflict

Rising fuel prices and air fares drove the increase, though clothing costs provided a partial offset

THG Q1 sales growth hits three-year high in Q1

The e-commerce retailer’s solid results were led by its nutrition division, while its beauty…

ABF to demerge Primark from food business in £75m deal

In its interim results, which were announced separately, the group reported a 2% decrease in…

Gear4music FY sales soar 30% following growth strategy

The group stated that FY27 trading to date is in line with market expectations and that…