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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

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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.

Mothercare profits and revenues plummet in H1 FY26

Mothercare has seen a sharp fall in its profits and revenues in the first half of its 2026…

Nike posts modest revenue growth as margins hit by higher tariffs

Nike reported a modest 1% increase in Q2 revenues to $12.4bn (£9.3bn), but said profits fell…

Super Saturday footfall falls nearly 7% year on year

Super Saturday failed to give retailers a much needed footfall boost this year, with store…

Birkenstock profit jumps amid strong final quarter

Birkenstock has reported a 20% rise in adjusted EBITDA to €667m (£583.4m) for the year ended…

LK Bennett eyes sale as it swings to a loss

LK Bennett owner Byland UK has reportedly called in advisers from Alvarez and Marsal to run…

Lookfantastic launches same-day delivery with Uber Eats

Online beauty retailer Lookfantastic has launched a same-day delivery partnership with Uber…

UK consumer confidence edges up but remains flat year-on-year

UK consumer confidence rose modestly in December, but remained unchanged from a year…

WH Smith FY profits dip as FCA probe over accounting error begins

WH Smith has seen pre-tax profits fall from £114m to £108m in its full-year results, as it…

Morleys Department Stores appoints new chief executive

Morleys Department Stores has announced that chief executive Allan Winstanley is set to step…

UK retail sales dip in November amid weaker Black Friday boost

UK retail sales volumes fell slightly in November, as a weaker-than-usual Black Friday…