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.
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Jul- 2022 -4 July
St. Eval receives Queen’s Award from Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall at factory opening
St. Eval’s Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development was conferred upon the team at this factory opening, presided over by the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall and the Chairman of the Council and presented to owner and creative visionary Sarah Young-Jamieson. Being awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable…
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4 July
Cost of living crisis will not curtail Brits summer spending, M&S finds
The cost of a living crisis is not dampening UK consumers’ desires to make the most of this summer, according to Marks and Spencer’s latest ‘Family Matters’ update. It found the cost of living is cited as a top concern by 82% of UK families, up 10% since the end…
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4 July
Amazon launches first UK fleet of e-cargo bikes
Amazon has announced the launch of its first fleet of e-cargo bikes and walkers in the UK, creating a new micromobility hub for sustainable deliveries in Central London, directly replacing thousands of traditional van trips on London’s roads and reducing traffic congestion. Working with the London Borough of Hackney, Amazon…
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4 July
Supermarket Income acquires four supermarkets in £82.9 deal
Supermarket Income REIT plc, a real estate investment trust, has announced it has acquired two supermarket sites for a total purchase price of £82.9m. The company has purchased a Tesco superstore, Marks and Spencer Foodhall and an Iceland in Chineham, Basingstoke, and an Asda supermarket in Carcroft, Doncaster. The 18.7…
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4 July
Pret H1 revenues surge 230% to £357.8m
Pret A Manger has reported that its half year (H1) revenues in 2022 has grown by 230% year-on-year to £357.8m, up from £155.4m in H1 2021, and up by 160% from £223.4m in 2020. May saw revenues across the UK surpass 2019 levels for the first time, with “particularly strong”…
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4 July
Sainsbury’s faces growing pressure to supply living wage
Over 100,000 members of the public have joined the call for Sainsbury’s to become a Living Wage employer, with a group co-ordinated by Organise and 38 Degrees recently attending Sainsbury’s headquarters in London to submit a petition of 102,764 signatures. Included in the report were also a number of testimonials…
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4 July
World’s first community-owned e-commerce platform launches
WeShop, a new service that claims to be the world’s first community-owned e-commerce platform, has launched as the “first shoppable social network” that allows customers to purchase everyday items whilst owning a stake in the platform. The UK tech firm has pledged to give away shares in the company every…
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4 July
Diet Coke appoints Kate Moss as creative director
Diet Coke has announced that Kate Moss has been appointed creative director of the brand, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Moss will work on its new campaign ‘Love What You Love’, which aims to spotlight “individuals who embrace a positive attitude to life, by knowing who they…
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1 July
New JD store in Aberdeen to create over 30 jobs
JD Sports is set to open a new store in Aberdeen on Saturday and has created over 30 local jobs. Store positions have been filled for store assistants and managerial positions for the new location at Kittybrewster retail park. The store is JD Sports’ third location in Aberdeen, in addition…
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1 July
AYBL launches new activewear collection
Women’s activewear brand AYBL has unveiled its new activewear collection, Velocity, which is designed to “elevate” high intensity workouts. The Velocity collection reportedly includes pieces made with durable, stretchy material that “ensures ease of movement”. Jacquard and body-contouring details are also included as part of the product’s design and function…
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