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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.

Retailer profit warnings nearly double in Q3

Profit warnings issued by listed retailers in Q3 have almost doubled against the prior year,…

BRC welcomes progress on Crime and Policing Bill

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has welcomed progress on the Crime and Policing Bill as…

Mountain Warehouse doubles size of Caledonia Park store

Mountain Warehouse has opened a new upsized location at Caledonia Park, doubling its store…

AllSaints appoints Aaron Esh as chief creative officer

AllSaints has appointed East London designer Aaron Esh as chief creative officer, effective…

B&M lowers FY guidance amid accounting error as CFO resigns

B&M has reduced its profit guidance for the 2026 financial year after uncovering an…

Halfords appoints Sarah Haywood as chief information officer

Halfords has appointed Sarah Haywood as chief information officer, bringing more than two…

Zalando appoints L’Oreal exec as beauty VP

Zalando has appointed former L’Oreal executive Thomas Schwulera as its new vice president…
Ikea UK FY sales fall 2.1% to £2.25bn despite strong final quarter

Ikea UK FY sales fall 2.1% to £2.25bn despite strong final quarter

Ikea UK has reported retail sales of £2.25bn for the 2025 financial year, a 2.1% decrease on…

The Entertainer partners with Modella for toy supply pilot

The Entertainer has agreed a partnership with retail investment firm Modella Capital to…

Tesco to hire 28,500 temporary staff for Christmas period

Tesco has announced plans to recruit more than 28,500 temporary staff to support operations…