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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.

Qatar ends two decade spell as largest Sainsbury’s shareholder

The Qatari sovereign wealth fund has cut its investment in Sainsbury’s ending its almost 20…

Frasers ‘remains cautious’ despite 5% sales rise in H1

Frasers Group has welcomed a “solid” first half of trading, as revenues rose 5% to £2.58bn,…

Watches of Switzerland revenue and profits surge ahead of festive trading

Watches of Switzerland has reported a surge in its revenues and profits for the 26 weeks to…

Co-op debuts ‘on the go’ concept store in London

Co-op has opened its first ‘on the go’ concept store in the London area with the launch of a…

Zara owner sees PBT jump 3.6% to €6bn

Zara parent company Inditex has seen robust operating performance as its profit before tax…
Wickes colleagues to benefit from £14.1m Sharesave

Wickes colleagues to benefit from £14.1m Sharesave

Colleagues at UK home improvement retailer, Wickes, will share £14.1m of Wickes shares from…
Victorian Plumbing posts record revenues

Victorian Plumbing posts record revenues

Victorian Plumbing has announced that it has posted record revenues of £310m, an increase of…

ASA bans Lacoste, Nike and Superdry ads over ‘misleading’ claims

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned three online ads from Lacoste, Nike and…

Social commerce forecast to exceed £9bn in 2025

Annual non-food social commerce sales are expected to reach £9.1bn in 2025, according to new…

Oliver Bonas continues expansion with 20 more stores planned for 2026

Oliver Bonas is set to open or relocate five stores before the end of 2025 and plans a…