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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.

Boots to recruit more than 6,000 seasonal staff ahead of Christmas

Boots is hiring over 6,000 temporary staff across the UK to help meet demand during the…

Matalan strengthens senior leadership team

Matalan has announced a series of senior hires, within buying and design, trading and…

Majestic launches recruitment drive for 150 festive and permanent roles

Majestic, the UK’s largest specialist wine retailer, has begun recruiting 150 new staff as…

B&M shares fall as profits slide 28% to £198m

B&M has seen its shares slide in early trading after it revealed its pre-tax profits…
Victorian Plumbing sees revenues jump 5% amid market decline in FY25

Victorian Plumbing sees revenues jump 5% amid market decline in FY25

Victorian Plumbing has reported a 5% rise in full-year revenue to about £310m for the 12…

M&S to close 11 cafes as part of estate overhaul

Marks and Spencer is to close 11 cafés across its smaller food stores as part of an ongoing…

Vestiaire Collective appoints new CEO

Paris-based fashion resale platform Vestiaire Collective has announced the appointment of…

Lidl invests £250m in cutting prices for customers

Lidl GB has announced a £250m investment in cutting prices of everyday items, as it bids to…

Harrods falls to FY loss as it sets aside £60m for abuse victims

Harrods has fallen to a pre-tax loss of £34.3m in its latest full-year results, as it set…
Cotswold Company owner hires advisers for potential sale

Cotswold Company owner hires advisers for potential sale

Private equity firm True, the owner of The Cotswold Company, has reportedly appointed…