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Co-op group MD Matt Hood steps down

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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.

UK unemployment hits 5.2% as wage growth slows

This marked the highest rate seen since the quarter to January 2021

The Very Group completes new long-term funding deal

The digital retailer and financial services provider said the renewal boosts its capital…

TUC calls on Bank of England to ‘go further’ with rates cuts

It comes after GDP grew by only 0.1% in the three months to December 2025 as consumer demand…

Quiz administrators launch store-wide discounts

The administrators confirmed that Quiz concessions operating within New Look and Matalan…

Morrisons looks to offload in-store pharmacies as losses widen

While CD&R has reduced Morrisons’ debt from £3.5bn to £3.1bn since last summer, the…

UK retail footfall decline slows in January

New data shows total shopper traffic fell by 0.6% as retail parks return to 'growth'

Footasylum CEO departs as it begins ‘new growth phase’

Under the previous two years of leadership, the retailer expanded its UK store footprint and…

Asda appoints new marketing VP

Tom Hampson has formerly held senior roles at Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and B&Q

Shopify to expand AI use as Q4 revenues rise 31%

While the group has formally dropped its 2026 outlook, it still expects first-quarter…