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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.

Tesco to expand Express estate with 70 new stores by March 2027

The former Amazon sites, situated in Kensington High Street, Hounslow, Moorgate, Aldgate…

Superdrug to open 30 new stores in 2026

Confirmed new sites include East Kilbride and Dundee in Scotland, Leeds and Crawley in…

Under Armour falls to £110m loss in Q3 amid higher costs

The retailer has widened annual loss forecast to $154m (£113.1m) despite slight improvement…
Dunelm bolsters leadership team with two senior appointments

Dunelm bolsters leadership team with two senior appointments

The retailer has hired a new chief customer officer and chief people officer to support…

Ocado prepares to cut 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting push

Most cuts are expected to affect the UK head office, including technology positions and back…

Marks and Spencer adds alcohol food sales reporting

M&S becomes first to include alcoholic beverages in voluntary transparency data ahead of…

Freemans defies high street slump with sixth year of festive growth

The four-week period leading up to Christmas Day saw an even stronger performance, with…

Waitrose secures Surrey site with shopping centre acquisition

The retailer has secured the long-term future of the Surrey site as part of its national…

WHSmith opens three new sites at Manchester and Liverpool airports

The group launches first artisan coffee shop at Manchester T2 alongside Liverpool flagship

Lidl GB invests £29m in pay as it doubles paternity leave

The supermarket will raise entry-level hourly pay to £13.45 and double its paternity leave…