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JD Sports closes Hip stores as brand moves online-only

JD Sports closes Hip stores as brand moves online-only

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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.

Matalan to accelerate store refits after refreshed sites outpace estate

Matalan will increase the number of planned store refurbishments next year after reporting…

One Stop brings back festive merchandise to support charities

One Stop has launched its Christmas merchandise range for 2025, with proceeds from sales…

O2 ends year with new outlet signings 

Outlet Shopping at The O2 has ended the year with a series of new lettings, including outlet…

R.M. Williams to open first Scotland store in Edinburgh

Australian footwear brand R.M. Williams is set to open its first store in Scotland, with a…

Boxing Day sales forecast to rise 2.2% to £3.81bn

UK consumers are forecast to spend £3.81bn on Boxing Day, a 2.2% increase on last year and…

Marks and Spencer tops UK retailer trust rankings despite cyberattack

Marks and Spencer was judged the UK’s most trusted retailer in 2025 despite suffering a…

SUPR acquires three UK grocery stores in £98m deal

Supermarket Income REIT (SUPR) has announced its acquisition of three UK supermarkets for a…

The Entertainer reports strong UK and international growth

The Entertainer has reported another year of strong growth in the UK and overseas, driven by…

HMV to open second Netherlands store in Amsterdam

Music retailer HMV has announced it is set to open a new store in Amsterdam next year,…

Pets at Home appoints James Bailey as chief executive

Pets at Home Group has appointed former Waitrose managing director James Bailey as its next…