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Co-op group MD Matt Hood steps down

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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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.

Quiz falls into administration with 109 jobs lost

Administrators will seek a buyer for 40 stores and seven concessions while closing online…

Sainsbury’s and Amazon execs join Retail Trust board

The duo an established board of retail leaders, including Anthony Houghton (CEO, Holland and…

BoE holds interest rates at 3.75%

In December, the bank had voted to cut rates from 4% to 3.75%, the lowest the level it had…

M&S opens flagship store in Bath city centre

The SouthGate branch is one of more than 20 new or renewed stores the retailer is launching…

Investment group led by Peter Jones acquires American Golf

The deal, which includes American Golf’s portfolio of more than 80 stores and over 1,000…

Gymshark promotes Carly Natalizia to CCO

Prior to joining the sportswear brand, Natalizia served as chief marketing officer for The…

Co-op opens applications for 2026 incubator scheme

Selected businesses receive mentoring and masterclasses delivered by industry specialists,…

Watches of Switzerland lifts sales outlook following strong Q3

WOSG expects profitability to improve in the second half of the year as it scales its US…

ASOS to integrate generative AI into design operations

The retailer said new technology reduces sample waste and speeds up production cycles

ASA rules against Co-op over ‘misleading’ Aldi price match claims

The Advertising Standards Authority found that Co-op matched several products to Aldi…