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UK retail sales slump deepens as consumer sentiment worsens

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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.

Inditex FY revenues rise 6% to €6.2bn

The group, which operates 5,460 stores globally, saw positive development across all…

Primark raises pay for over 27,000 UK staff

The move means workers’ have seen their pay rise by 15% in the last three years

CDS Superstores partners with AI-platform to improve supply chain 

The owner of The Range and wilko will use Relex Solutions to automate forecasting and…

Waitrose rolls out AI route planning to boost delivery efficiency

Satalia’s system optimises routes with factors like traffic, vehicle capacity and delivery…

Retail Trust launches first police partnership to protect shop workers

Charity joins forces with Merseyside Police to provide de-escalation training and wellbeing…

UK economic confidence declines amid global conflict and rising fuel costs

Essential spending declined by 0.6%, with 63% seeking ways to cut the cost of their weekly shop

Hugo Boss FY profits rise 8% as strategic realignment begins

The group said that 2026 will be a year of ‘deliberate realignment’ as it looks to ‘lay the…

UK retail sales growth slows to 1.1% in February

Monthly performance falls below 12-month average as wet weather and weak consumer confidence…

Saks Global to close 15 stores as inventory flow recovers

According to the company, the closures would allow a sharper focus on high-performing…

Beauty Bay sold to AA Investments Group in pre-pack sale

The transaction allows the online platform to continue trading without disruption to its…