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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.

Morrisons appoints Peter Batt as convenience operations director

Morrisons has appointed Peter Batt as operations director for its company-owned convenience…

The Entertainer to open first outlet store at Dalton Park

Toy retailer The Entertainer will open its first outlet store at Dalton Park in County…

M&S appoints former Asos exec as transformation director

Marks and Spencer has announced the appointment of former Asos managing director, Jag…

All Amazon Fresh stores in UK to close

Amazon is set to close all Amazon Fresh stores in the UK, shuttering 14 stores under the…

JD Sports sees PBT rise to £138m despite UK sales decline

JD Sports has revealed that its statutory profit-before-tax rose 9.5% to £138m, up from…

ASA bans Currys e-scooter ad for being ‘misleading’ and ‘irresponsible’

An advert for Currys promoting e-scooters has been banned by the Advertising Standards…
Miniso to open new store at Glasgow Central Station

Miniso to open new store at Glasgow Central Station

Lifestyle brand Miniso will open a new Miniso-Go store at Glasgow Central Station on 26…

Very Group finance chief Ben Fletcher to step down after six years

The Very Group has announced that Ben Fletcher will step down as chief finance and…

Urban Outfitters to open first Trafford Centre store in October

Urban Outfitters will open its first store at the Trafford Centre on 2 October.

BRC warns food inflation could stay above 5% until 2026

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that food inflation could remain above 5%…