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More than 300,000 employees struggle to secure hours amid hiring cuts

UK shop price inflation holds steady at 1.2% in June

UK shop price inflation holds steady at 1.2% in June

Sainsbury’s sales jump 2.7% despite weaker Argos and Tu performance

Sainsbury’s sales jump 2.7% despite weaker Argos and Tu performance

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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.

New Look launches its first national loyalty programme

Fashion retailer New Look has rolled out its first nationwide loyalty scheme, Club New Look,…
OKA earnings fall to £1.7m in FY25

OKA earnings fall to £1.7m in FY25

Home furnishings retailer OKA Direct Limited has seen adjusted EBITDA fall to £1.7m in its…

Rates hike threatens 500 big high street outlets, trade bodies warn

UKHospitality and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) have called on the government to…

Shop price inflation slows to 1% in October amid retailer discounting

Shop price inflation eased to 1.0% year on year in October, down from 1.4% in September, as…

Total Capital boosts Weird Fish stake to 80% via Auralis

The private equity backer of Weird Fish has launched a new investment vehicle, which sees…

Lululemon and NFL launch first licensed apparel collection

Lululemon and The National Football League (NFL) have announced a new apparel collection for…

Lakeside Shopping Centre appoints new centre director

Lakeside Shopping Centre has announced the appointment of Nancy Foster as centre director.

Puma appoints Ronald Reijmers as Global Retail VP

Sportswear giant Puma has appointed Ronald Reijmers as vice president Global Retail starting…

M&S ends IT service desk partnership with TCS

Marks and Spencer (M&S) has reportedly let go of its IT service desk partnership with…

Supermarkets urge chancellor to drop new rates surtax

Nine of Britain’s biggest supermarket chains have called on chancellor Rachel Reeves to…