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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.

Ikea appoints new country retail manager for UK and Ireland

David McCabe previously served as commercial manager for the UK and Ireland in 2019, and…

Aldi invests £122m in price cuts during Q1

Retailer cuts costs on 500 products including fresh food and household staples

Sosandar returns to profit in FY26 as sales rise 14% 

It comes as the fashion retailer focused on improved margins over the year

Marks and Spencer appoints transformation lead for merchandising

Sital Nakarja joins the retailer to modernise planning platforms across fashion, home and…

Lack of store footage hinders theft probes, says Met chief

National figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) suggest that only one in 10…

Mytheresa plans Middle East expansion despite regional conflict

Chief executive Francis Belin intends to increase investment in marketing and personal…

Mothercare sales fall 22% amid Middle East conflict

Despite the overall decline, Mothercare reported that like-for-like retail sales were…

Brunello Cucinelli Q1 revenues jump 14% to €369m

Italian luxury group confirms 10% annual growth forecast following strong retail performance…

Stefano Gabbana steps down as D&G chair

Gabbana is reportedly considering options for his stake in the Italian fashion company ahead…

AO profits to hit top end of guidance amid strong revenue growth

Total group revenue growth is also expected to be approximately 11% during the period, with…