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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.

WH Smith high street owner drafts in advisors amid restructuring

Modella Capital is said to have appointed advisers from Teneo to form a restructuring plan…

Dr Martens chief product officer steps down

Prior to holding the chief product officer role for four years, Adam Meek served two years…

Greggs profits plummet despite sales surge

The decline in profitability was exacerbated by a £4.5m provision for a historic VAT…

Shop price inflation slows to 1.1% as competition increases

Shop price inflation rose by 1.1% in the year to February, down from 1.5% in January,…
Bensons for Beds delivers best EBITDA since 2019

Bensons for Beds delivers best EBITDA since 2019

The company recorded EBITDA growth of £5.7m after launching 21 new stores

Co-op appoints new group supply chain and logistics director

Andy Wilmot will work alongside Furnival until the latter's departure in June to ensure a…

US strikes on Iran raise fears of oil shock and global trade disruption

Shipping companies are adjusting routes which will impact global supply chains, while the…

John Lewis considers supermarket buybacks to boost retail growth

The move marks a shift from 2023, when the partnership raised £150m by selling 12 Waitrose sites

Oxford Street pedestrianisation to begin this summer

Vehicle access will be prohibited from Great Portland Street to Orchard Street

Consumer confidence reaches 8-month high as spending expectations rise

Young people remain the most optimistic demographic, with men reporting higher levels of…