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The latest news, updates and analysis on the the UK retail industry. Covering every segment of the market, Retail Sector’s business journalists keep you in the picture.
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Jan- 2025 -13 January
Tesco urges gov to deliver plan for UK agriculture
Tesco is calling on the government to provide a clear and comprehensive plan to support UK farmers transition to net…
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13 January
Today’s news in brief-13/1/25
Asda announced a significant overhaul of its operations, cutting 13 regional manager roles and consolidating management of supermarkets and express…
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13 January
Perfume Shop launches new app to boost store experience
The Perfume Shop has implemented the first phase of its new Store+ app initiative designed to enhance the customer’s shopping…
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13 January
Majestic hails successful festive sales performance
Majestic has reported a 1.9% rise in total sales during the six-week period to 30 December 2024, beating its previous…
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13 January
Boots sales rise 8.1% in Q1
Boots has delivered a “strong” first quarter with total comparable retail sales up 8.1% YoY for the three months ended…
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13 January
Sainsbury’s boss criticises speed of Labour tax changes
Sainsbury’s CEO, Simon Roberts, has told the Telegraph that the chancellor gave businesses no time to plan for her £25bn…
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13 January
Poundland invests in security enhancements
Poundland has announced that it has invested “significantly” in its shop floor security as part of its Against Retail Crime…
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13 January
Asda axes regional manager roles in latest restructuring
Asda’s new chairman, Allan Leighton, has reportedly told staff that multiple regional manager roles will be axed in a bid…
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10 January
Today’s news in brief-10/1/25
Shein is reportedly planning a London IPO by mid-2025, with Easter 20 April as a possible completion date if regulatory…
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10 January
Silverburn shopping destination reaches ‘record-breaking’ footfall in 2024
Silverburn, Glasgow’s leading retail and leisure destination, has announced a “record-breaking year”, welcoming 15.2 million visitors in 2024, marking a…
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