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Co-op group MD Matt Hood steps down

Co-op group MD Matt Hood steps down

UK retail sales slump deepens as consumer sentiment worsens

UK retail sales slump deepens as consumer sentiment worsens

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Lidl commits 10% of interview slots for long-term unemployed

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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.

H&M operating profit rises 26% in Q1 despite sales dip

Sales fell by 1% over the period as its store count decreased by 4%

UK inflation remains unchanged at 3% in February

Falling motor fuel and alcohol prices offset rising costs for clothing and footwear

Businesses press chancellor on policy over rising energy costs

Business leaders are calling for a review of government levies as tensions rise over rising…

N Brown appoints new CEO and chair

The changes follow seven years of leadership by Steve Johnson

ASOS holds guidance as HY profits jump 50%

The online fashion retailer outperformed the wider group in the UK, with gross merchandise…

Middle East conflict could lead to 8% food inflation spike, IGD warns

Current forecasts indicate that the rate could rise from 3.6% to over 8% by June if the…

Frasers hikes ASOS stake to 29.26%

Although Frasers’ voting rights stayed the same at 23.3%, financial instruments raised its holdings

Consumer confidence falls as energy cost concern rises

A survey of 3,000 people found 62% of consumers believe the national economy is worsening…

Debenhams appoints Richard Vanoli as managing director

Reporting to Debenhams Group CEO Dan Finley, Vanoli is tasked with accelerating the…
Kingfisher FY profits rise 6% amid strong UK sales 

Kingfisher FY profits rise 6% amid strong UK sales 

The retailer announced a £300m share buyback following market share gains in UK and France