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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.

Easter holiday footfall rises 3.4% despite geopolitical tension

The figures represent a significant improvement over the previous year, when footfall…

Levi Strauss ups guidance as Q1 sales rise 14%

The denim brand raised its full-year guidance following a strong performance in Europe and…

Dr Martens restructures leadership to focus on major markets

Footwear brand appoints new general managers and establishes executive team to accelerate…

Majestic Wine-owned Vagabond to open Soho flagship

The venue on Ganton Street follows a multi-million pound investment from Majestic Wine Group…

Sports direct opens 31,000 sq ft store in Kingston upon Thames

New retail location includes specialist tennis services and brands from the wider Frasers…

Resale platforms capture 10% of non-grocery market, KPMG finds

The research shows 8% of all age groups used sites such as Vinted and eBay for most…

M&S calls for harsher response to retail crime

Last year, the BRC detected 1,600 daily incidents of violence of abuse against retail staff

Former Co-op boss collects £1.9m salary following ‘difficult’ year

It comes as Co-op recently reported a full-year operating loss of £35m, as Shirine…

Tapestry appoints Pinterest chief tech officer to board of directors

His role on Tapestry’s board is intended to support its Amplify growth agenda, specifically…

Retailers welcome ‘constructive’ talks with Reeves amid inflation concerns

The chancellor sat down with the leaders of Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Morrisons to discuss…