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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.

Uniqlo owner posts fourth consecutive year of record profits

Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has reported its fourth consecutive year of record profits, with…

M&S calls on gov to tackle youth unemployment 

Marks and Spencer (M&S) has urged the government to work more closely with businesses to…

Jo Malone London opens new store at Silverburn

British fragrance brand Jo Malone London has opened a new store at Silverburn, Glasgow’s…

Morrisons launches one-hour grocery delivery service

Morrisons has launched a rapid grocery delivery service, allowing customers to order up to…

Frasers Group acquires majority stake in The Webster

Frasers Group has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in US-based luxury…

Very Media Group names Paul Stafford as head of retail media

Very Media Group, which is operated by The Very Group, has bolstered its senior leadership…

Wilko owner returns to profit as revenues rise 13.5%

Norton Group Holdings, owner of retail brands including Wilko, The Range and Homebase, has…

Gen Z spending to top £26bn in 2025, report finds

Gen Z’s spending is set to drive over £26bn of retail spending in 2025, rising to almost…
Kingfisher appoints Deba Sen as chief commercial officer

Kingfisher appoints Deba Sen as chief commercial officer

Kingfisher has appointed Debarati (Deba) Sen as chief commercial officer. She will join the…

Shoplifting surge a ‘low-level war’ on high streets, warns Iceland chair

Britain’s rise in shoplifting has become a “low-level war going on every day”, Iceland chair…