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Lululemon lowers full-year guidance after Americas slowdown

Lululemon lowers full-year guidance after Americas slowdown

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British Land opposes ‘unacceptable’ TG Jones restructuring plan

UK retail footfall drops 2.6% as heatwave slows shopping recovery

UK retail footfall drops 2.6% as heatwave slows shopping recovery

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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.

UK retail footfall drops 10.7% as Easter timing distorts figures

Combined figures for March and April show 3.9% drop in shopper numbers amid cooling consumer…

JD Sports welcomes ‘resilient’ FY26 but warns of Iran war impact

Footwear performance remained flat due to product cycle evolution, though the retailer noted…

Thierry Garnier to become Ahold Delhaize chief exec

Garnier’s appointment comes as Frans Muller retires from the company after leading the group…

Up to 150 former WH Smith stores face closure amid restructuring 

A TGJones spokesperson confirmed to Retail Sector that a restructuring plan has been…

Pret A Manger trials first ever drive-thru in Warrington

The coffee chain has partnered with Motor Fuel Group to launch its first roadside drive-thru…

Kingfisher chief exec Thierry Garnier to step down after seven years

The home improvement group has started a search for a successor as Garnier enters a 12-month…

Next expects £47m cost impact from Middle East conflict

To offset rising costs, prices may rise by 8% outside of Europe from this month

Zalando Q1 revenues jump 24% amid About You integration

Active customer numbers reached a record 62.3 million across the group’s three apps, with…

BRC seeks levy cuts to offset Middle East impact on retail prices

The industry body met with chancellor Rachel Reeves in April to request the removal of…

GameStop submits $55.5bn bid for Ebay

Grapevine-based retailer offers $125.00 (£92.2) per share in cash and stock bid for…