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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.

Hobbycraft profits plummet as revenue slips ahead of restructuring

Hobbycraft profits plummet as revenue slips ahead of restructuring

Hobbycraft has reported a sharp fall in profits to £5.2m (FY24: £10.4m) as its sales also…

Retail sales slip as shoppers await Budget and Black Friday

Retail sales volumes fell by 1.1% in October 2025, the first monthly drop since May, as…

ASOS losses narrow in FY25 amid cost cutting strategy

ASOS has narrowed its adjusted losses before tax from £181.2m to £98.2m in the 52 weeks to…

Asda sells 24 stores to lease back in £568m deal

Asda has revealed that it has sold 24 stores to investors, which it has leased back, raising £568m.

JD Sports warns of future volatility despite Q3 sales rise

JD Sports has seen total Q3 sales rise by 8.1%, but has warned that volatility and rising…

Half of retail workers report workplace conflict, Acas says

Half of working-age adults employed in Britain’s retail and wholesale sector experienced…

Games Workshop HY profits to be no less than £135m

Games Workshop has revealed that it expects its profit before tax to be no less than £135m…

Dr Martens cuts first-half losses as new strategy bears fruit

Dr Martens has reduced its H1 2026 losses after early benefits from its Levers for Growth…

Iceland Foods to double Ireland presence with four new Dunnes stores

Iceland Foods has doubled its number of store-within-a-store (SWAS) concepts in Ireland,…

Sweaty Betty relocates Leeds store after 11 years

Sweaty Betty has announced it is relocating to an 835 sq ft unit in Victoria Gate, Leeds,…