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.
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Nov- 2025 -11 November
JD Sports appoints Sarah Kuijlaars as new non-executive director
JD Sports Fashion has appointed Sarah Kuijlaars as an independent non-executive director, effective 10 November 2025. Kuijlaars, currently chief financial officer at Tate and Lyle, will join the board’s audit and risk committee and nomination committee. She is due to succeed Ian Dyson as chair of the audit and risk…
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11 November
ProCook opens largest UK store at Manchester Arndale
Kitchenware retailer ProCook has signed a 10-year lease for a 5,052 sq ft unit at Manchester Arndale, becoming the shopping centre’s first dedicated kitchenware brand. The new store is anticipated to be ProCook’s largest in the UK and its first in central Manchester. The company, which operates as a direct-to-consumer…
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11 November
Retail sales slow in October as shoppers hold off for Black Friday
UK retail sales rose by 1.6% year on year in October, down from growth of 0.6% a year earlier and below the 12-month average of 2.1%, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG. Food sales increased by 3.5% in October, matching the 12-month average and up from 2.6%…
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11 November
Thousands of premises targeted in largest high street crime crackdown
Thousands of high street businesses across the UK have been targeted as part of a national crackdown on economic crime and the criminal exploitation of local premises.The coordinated effort, known as Operation Machinize 2, was led by the National Crime Agency (NCA) in partnership with the National Police Chiefs’ Council…
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10 November
Søstrene Grene to open first Islington store at Angel Central
Danish lifestyle retailer Søstrene Grene is to open its first Islington store at Angel Central, taking a 5,588 sq ft unit on the centre’s upper level. The new outlet will showcase the brand’s full range of kitchenware, small furniture, seasonal decorations, gifts and craft supplies. It will feature Søstrene Grene’s…
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10 November
Authentic Brands appoints new senior VP of Reebok
Authentic Brands Group has announced the appointment of Daniel Schachne as its new senior vice president of Reebok, tasking him with driving the sportswear brand’s global strategy. Schachne, who has more than 15 years of experience managing major consumer brands, will work with licensing partners, retailers and brand ambassadors to…
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10 November
Ralph Lauren lifts full-year outlook amid strong Q2 results
Ralph Lauren has raised its full-year guidance after reporting stronger-than-expected results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, with revenues up 17% year on year to $2.0bn (£1.52bn) on a reported basis and 14% in constant currency. Europe led growth, with revenue rising 22% to $688m (£522.2m) on a reported…
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10 November
The Very Group acquired by US firm Carlyle
The Very Group has confirmed it has been acquired by US-based global investment firm Carlyle, while international media group IMI continues as a key stakeholder. The company, which operates Very and Littlewoods, said the deal would provide it with a stronger capital base and greater financial flexibility to support its…
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10 November
Co-op to open 50 new stores before Christmas
Co-op has revealed plans to open more than 50 new or transformed stores across the UK before Christmas. The openings, which takes Co-op’s investment to more than £200m over 2024/25 in over 200 new and transformed stores, are a variety of formats and locations. As part of the 50, Co-op…
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7 November
Waitrose unveils first ‘Home of Food Lovers’ concept store
Waitrose has opened its first “Home of Food Lovers” concept store in Newbury, marking a key step in the grocer’s £1bn investment programme to enhance and expand its 317-strong estate. The 27,000 sq ft Berkshire site will act as a testing ground for new concepts designed to improve service and…
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