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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

French Senate passes bill to curb ultra-fast fashion retailers

French Senate passes bill to curb ultra-fast fashion retailers

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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.

Victorian Plumbing appoints new CEO amid value creation plan launch

Chief executive Judge and chief financial officer Daniel Barton have been allocated 25% and…

Morleys Department Stores appoints new chief trading officer

Melanie Smallwood’s appointment follows the arrival of Judd Wilson as chief financial…

AI could reshape £3.7bn of UK retail marketing and online spend by 2030

Retailers are increasingly rolling out AI in their operations to attract shoppers, improve…

Nike revenues flat as North America offsets international decline

Global sportswear brand reports stagnant third quarter sales and 35% drop in net income amid…

Reeves summons supermarket chiefs to discuss cost of living after snub

The chancellor will sit down with the bosses of Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Morrisons to discuss…
Unilever and McCormick to combine food businesses in $66bn merger

Unilever and McCormick to combine food businesses in $66bn merger

The agreement creates global business with the expected annual revenue of £15bn
Topps Tiles to close 23 underperforming stores

Topps Tiles to close 23 underperforming stores

It comes as total group revenue hit £142.7m, for the 26-week period ended 28 March 2026, a…

New Look to open largest concept store at Metrocentre

Retailer to relocate to 11,000 sq ft space in Red Mall as part of omnichannel expansion

Digital wallets to account for half of e-commerce payments by 2030

A report by payment processing company WorldPlay showed age groups below 45 favoured digital…

Shop price inflation edges up as retail growth remains subdued

Rising supply chain costs and cautious consumer spending contributed to a modest increase in…