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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.

Usdaw welcomes 6.7% rise in real Living Wage

Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed a 6.7% increase in the real Living Wage, describing it…

Footasylum signs lease renewal and expands Manchester flagship

Footasylum has renewed its lease at Manchester Arndale for a further 20 years and will…

Lidl sees PBT triple to £156.8m as sales rise

Lidl GB has seen its pre-tax profits more than triple to £156.8m, up from £43.6m the…

Halfords half year LFL sales jump 4.1%

Halfords has revealed that its like-for-like group sales rose 4.1% for the half year ended…

Virgin Wines FY profits dip 5% to £1.6m amid cost pressures

Virgin Wines UK has reported a 5% fall in profits before tax to £1.6m in the year ended 28…

Inflation holds steady at 3.8% in September 

Inflation remained unchanged in September for the third month in a row, as the Consumer…

Aldi launches £10,000 Winter Fund to support local charities

Aldi is inviting shoppers to nominate local charities, community groups and food banks to…

Laura James appoints new CEO

Homeware and interiors brand Laura James has announced the appointment of Matthew Talbot as…

M&S chief urges chancellor to reconsider tax policy ahead of Budget

Marks and Spencer chief executive Stuart Machin has urged chancellor Rachel Reeves to…

Asda to open nine new Express stores in one week

Asda has announced that it is set to open nine new Express stores this week (20 October),…