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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.

Dunelm sales rise 2.1% in Q3 despite narrowing profit forecast

Dunelm sales rise 2.1% in Q3 despite narrowing profit forecast

Despite a strong winter sale and solid demand for its new spring collections, the homewares…

Tesco cautious on profit outlook amid Middle East conflict

The supermarket chain’s sales grew across all markets, with UK like-for-like sales…

Very launches multi-sport campaign for spring/summer 2026

Online retailer partners with Nike, Adidas, and Salomon for Very Ready To initiative

Next eyes acquisition of handbag brand Radley

Radley could represent the most recent addition to the fashion retailer’s rapidly expanding…

Debenhams appoints former ASOS director to lead product strategy

Retailer names Nikki Tattersall as chief product officer to oversee turnaround of youth…

Gucci performance weighs on Kering Q1 revenues 

While most other houses within the portfolio delivered growth, the downturn at Gucci limited…

Morrisons to slash 200 head office roles

Bradford headquarters affected as supermarket expands use of artificial intelligence

Waitrose to refurb 30 stores as it accelerates real estate investment

The retailer also revealed it is expanding its partnership with Welcome Break by opening…

Jigsaw names former Ted Baker exec as incoming retail director

Chris Browne will oversee the luxury clothing retailer’s UK expansion, increasing its…

UK retail sales rise 3.6% in March as Easter boosts food spending

Growth in food and drink sectors offset sluggish non-food performance while Middle East…