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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.

Asda appoints new vice president of own brand

Asda has announced the appointment of Charlotte Rhodes as vice president, own brand,…

Poundland rolls out ‘simple’ £1, £2, £3 grocery pricing

Poundland has completed the roll out of its simplified grocery pricing across all of its UK…

Castore signs five-year partnership deal with Apparel Brands

Sportswear firm Castore has agreed a five-year partnership with Apparel Brands to develop,…

Amazon to pay $2.5bn in FTC settlement deal over Prime membership claims

Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5bn (£1.72bn) to settle allegations that it enrolled millions of…

Marks Electrical cuts profit forecast as HY sales slide

Marks Electrical has cut its profit forecast for the year after weaker sales in the first…

Aldi to hire 4,500 staff ahead of Christmas trading

Aldi has announced plans to recruit 4,500 store colleagues across the UK in the run-up to Christmas.

DFS profits rebound to £32.9m

DFS has announced it has returned to profit in the year ended 29 June 2025, posting a…

H&M profits soar 40% in Q3 despite muted sales

H&M has seen operating profits rocket by 40% to SEK 4.914bn (£389m) in its third…

Co-op falls to £75m HY loss after cyber attack disrupts trading

Co-op has reported a £75m underlying pre-tax loss for the six months to 5 July 2025, after a…

AO chief warns UK economy is sliding towards recession

AO World founder and chief executive John Roberts has warned that the UK is heading into…