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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.

Frasers Group launches AI shopping assistant

Retailer reports 25% increase in conversion rates following implementation of…

Retail footfall rises 2.4% in March amid early Easter boost

All retail locations saw growth, with shopping centre footfall rising 2.6%, retail parks up…

Uniqlo owner reports record HY profits amid international growth

Uniqlo International saw revenues jump 22.4% as business profits in this segment expanded…

Holland and Barrett launches Back Your Body initiative

The programme includes a £1.5m annual investment in staff training and the introduction of…

Co-op Group and Southern Co-op propose merger

The transaction aims to strengthen the movement in the south of England and provide members…

Tesco launches large-scale staff trial of new AI assistant

The retailer is offering early access to a beta version of the tool to around 280,000 staff…

Lidl GB plots 50 new stores in £600m growth drive

The discounter said its expanded UK portfolio will generate around 2,000 jobs nationwide

Vinted revenues surge to €1.1bn

During the year, the marketplace expanded its presence into Estonia, Latvia, and Slovenia…

FatFace pilots in-store styling tool to enhance customer experience

The service offers customers complimentary one-to-one sessions during which stylists will…

Asda sells Wigan distribution centre for £14m

Retailer offloads 322,198 sq ft warehouse on Wheatlea Industrial Estate to Prime Box for…