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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

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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.

M&S opens new flagship store at Merry Hill

Marks and Spencer has opened a new 100,000 sq ft flagship store at Merry Hill shopping…

Lidl outlines £14.5bn economic contribution in FY24

Lidl GB has reported £14.5bn in gross value added to the British economy during the 2024…

Retail Trust launches campaign urging respect for shop workers

The Retail Trust has launched a national campaign calling on shoppers to show greater…

BRC welcomes unfair dismissal u-turn

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has welcomed news that the government is no longer…

Half of Britons say Budget leaves them worse off, YouGov finds

Britons view the 2025 Budget as unfair and unaffordable, with only a small minority…

Budget reaction: Retail split as business rates and import rules shift

The retail industry has labelled the Autumn Budget as a “mixed bag” for retail,…

Topshop and THG Studios plan ‘world first’ AI-driven catwalk show

Topshop and creative marketing agency THG Studios are planning an AI-driven, shoppable…

Quiz reopens stores in Aberdeen and Telford as part of expansion

Quiz Clothing has reopened shops in Aberdeen and Telford as part of its 2025 expansion…
Halfords HY sales rise 4.1% amid retail and autocentre expansion

Halfords HY sales rise 4.1% amid retail and autocentre expansion

Halfords has reported that group sales rose 4.1% on a like-for-like basis, with cycling up…

Debenhams Group losses narrow despite revenue fall

Debenhams Group has reduced its statutory loss after tax to £3.4m for the six months to 31…