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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.

Inflation rises to 3.4% in December

Inflation increased to 3.4% in December, slightly higher than economists expected, driven up…

Morrisons posts strong Christmas sales as annual earnings hold steady

Morrisons has recorded improved sales growth over the Christmas trading period, as the…

JD Sports Christmas sales slide 1.8% amid ‘tough’ backdrop

JD Sports has reported fourth-quarter trading in line with expectations, with continued…

Currys lifts FY profit guidance as Xmas revenues rise 6%

Currys has raised its profit before tax expectations to between £180m and £190m for the…

John Lewis named top UK retailer for customer service, UKCSI finds

John Lewis has emerged as the highest-performing retailer for customer service in the UK,…

Knoops reports Christmas sales lift as wholesale channel expands

Chocolate drinks retailer Knoops has reported a 12% increase in like-for-like sales at its…

Majestic welcomes biggest Christmas in 45-year history

Majestic Wine has welcomed the biggest Christmas in its 45-year history, outperforming the…
DFS lifts profit outlook after strong HY trading

DFS lifts profit outlook after strong HY trading

DFS Furniture has revealed that it expects underlying profits before tax to be between £30m…

Matalan earnings rise 38% following digital sales growth

Matalan has reported a 38% increase in earnings to £27m for the quarter ended 28 November…

Asda launches two consultations that could lead to job cuts

Big four grocer Asda has confirmed it has launched two separate job consultations that could…