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JD Sports closes Hip stores as brand moves online-only

JD Sports closes Hip stores as brand moves online-only

Portmeirion Group appoints former Denby executives to leadership team

Portmeirion Group appoints former Denby executives to leadership team

Harvey Nichols owner explores sale of luxury department store chain

Harvey Nichols owner explores sale of luxury department store chain

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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.

Primark warns of lower profits amid weak European performance

Primark has warned that profits this year will be lower than previously expected after a…

BP reopens four UK retail sites after major upgrades

BP has reopened four UK retail sites following major upgrades as part of a trial aimed at…

‘Dismal December’ as Christmas fails to boost retail sales, BDO finds

Total like-for-like retail sales across discretionary spending categories fell by 1.4% in…
Topps Tiles Q1 revenues rise 3.7% as it completes Fired Earth deal

Topps Tiles Q1 revenues rise 3.7% as it completes Fired Earth deal

Topps Tiles has reported that revenues, excluding its CTD Tiles Limited business, rose by…

UK grocery sales jump 3% over Christmas as shoppers turn to online

The total UK grocery market grew by +2.5% with Total Till sales at UK major supermarkets…

Waitrose to create more than 550 jobs with first South West distribution site

Waitrose is to open its first distribution centre in the South West, creating more than 550…

Shop price inflation edges up in December as food prices rise

Shop price inflation rose to 0.7% year on year in December, up from 0.6% in November, as…

Claire’s and TOFS near administration, 2,500 jobs at risk

Accessories chain Claire’s and discount retailer The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) are…

Asda backer raises £3.3bn from property sales as market share slides

The private equity owners of Asda and Morrisons have raised about £6.5bn by selling parts of…

Next raises profit forecast again after strong Christmas trading

Next has raised its full-year profit guidance for a second time after Christmas trading…