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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.

UK unemployment falls to 4.9% as pay growth slows

The latest ONS figures show the jobless rate dropped more than expected while annual…

Mulberry turnaround accelerates as half-year sales surge 13.6%

The luxury leather goods retailer reported full-year currency sales were up 5.7%,…

Debenhams Group appoints Paul Aspden as new CTO

He was most recently director of technology, where he helped develop and scale the company’s…

Aldi expands London portfolio with £40m investment

The supermarket is set to open eight new stores and create 200 jobs across the capital…

ABF to reveal decision on Primark and food business demerger

In January, the company reported that annual sales were likely to remain flat while profits…

Next boss Simon Wolfson paid ‘record’ £7.4m amid profit surge

The company will ask shareholders to approve a ‘more lucrative’ pay policy at its annual…

Inditex secures Metrocentre deal for third UK Lefties store

The agreement is the second deal between Metrocentre and Inditex in the first quarter of…

Lidl GB joins United Nations Global Compact

The compact is the largest corporate sustainability project in the world

Puma appoints new senior VP of creative direction

Former Adidas executive to lead innovation and product excellence in newly created role

M&S launches digital rewards scheme for Sparks members

The updated programme uses machine learning and data to provide personalised offers based on…