News
News is Retail Sectorโs 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 Sectorโs news coverage focuses on the business realities behind the headlines โ 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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Oct- 2025 -21 October
Retailer profit warnings nearly double in Q3
Profit warnings issued by listed retailers in Q3 have almost doubled against the prior year, according to a new report from EY-Parthenon.Over the period, listed retailers issued nine profit warnings, the highest level since Q4 2023. Over half (56%) of these warnings cited weakened consumer confidence as a driving factor.…
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20 October
BRC welcomes progress on Crime and Policing Bill
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has welcomed progress on the Crime and Policing Bill as it completed its Second Reading in the House of Lords yesterday, and will now go to the Committee Stage.ย The bill will remove the ยฃ200 threshold for โlow levelโ theft which the organisation believes will…
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20 October
Mountain Warehouse doubles size of Caledonia Park store
Mountain Warehouse has opened a new upsized location at Caledonia Park, doubling its store size at the premium designer outlet village in Scotland. The outdoor retailer more than doubled its store sizeย by 70% to 6,276 sq ft, relocating next to the M&S outlet. The new store will stock Mountain…
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20 October
AllSaints appoints Aaron Esh as chief creative officer
AllSaints has appointed East London designer Aaron Esh as chief creative officer, effective 3 November 2025. Esh, a graduate of Central Saint Martins, launched his eponymous label in 2022. His designs draw on Savile Row tailoring and British subculture, earning him a nomination for the LVMH Prize, selection for the…
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20 October
B&M lowers FY guidance amid accounting error as CFO resigns
B&M has reduced its profit guidance for the 2026 financial year after uncovering an accounting error related to freight costs, as it confirmed the planned departure of its chief financial officer Mike Schmidt.ย The value retailer said a review of its half-year consolidation process found around ยฃ7m of overseas freight…
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17 October
Halfords appoints Sarah Haywood as chief information officer
Halfords has appointed Sarah Haywood as chief information officer, bringing more than two decades of experience in global technology leadership across major consumer brands. Haywood has held senior IT and digital transformation roles at Mondelฤz International, Kraft Foods, Cadbury Schweppes and Carlsberg Group, where she led large-scale technology integration and…
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17 October
Zalando appoints LโOreal exec as beauty VP
Zalando has appointed former LโOreal executive Thomas Schwulera as its new vice president for beauty. Schwulera spent more than a decade in senior leadership roles across Europe and the companyโs global headquarters in Paris with a background that includes expertise in digital transformation, e-commerce and premium beauty brand management. He…
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17 October
Ikea UK FY sales fall 2.1% to ยฃ2.25bn despite strong final quarter
Ikea UK has reported retail sales of ยฃ2.25bn for the 2025 financial year, a 2.1% decrease on the previous yearโs ยฃ2.30bn. The retailer said the performance comes despite seeing sales strengthen in the final quarter, rising 3.3%, with the trend continuing into September 2025. Ikea added that amid limited national…
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17 October
The Entertainer partners with Modella for toy supply pilot
The Entertainer has agreed a partnership with retail investment firm Modella Capital to launch curated toy ranges in selected TGJones and Hobbycraft stores across the UK. The pilot scheme will see the Amersham-based toy retailer manage product selection and merchandising in six TGJones and six Hobbycraft locations from the end…
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17 October
Tesco to hire 28,500 temporary staff for Christmas period
Tesco has announced plans to recruit more than 28,500 temporary staff to support operations during the busy Christmas trading period. The roles will be available mainly across the supermarketโs Superstores and Extra branches, with shifts offered in the early morning, daytime and evening. Positions include serving customers, restocking shelves and…
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