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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.

Quiz summer sales jump 14% after restructuring process

Quiz Clothing has reported that its like-for-like store sales rose by an average of 14% in…

The Perfume Shop to open new experiential store in Barnsley

The Perfume Shop is set to open a new experiential store at Barnsley’s Alhambra Shopping…

Total till sales rise 4.1% amid back to school rush

Total Till sales at UK supermarkets grew (+4.1%) in the last four weeks ending 6th September…

The Perfume Shop launches largest Christmas recruitment drive 

The Perfume Shop will recruit more than 900 seasonal staff across the UK for Christmas 2025,…

Poundland halts store closures amid restructuring plan

Poundland has revealed that it has paused its store closure programme after the…

Inflation holds steady at 3.8% but food prices on the rise

Inflation held steady last month, with a reported rise of 3.8% in the 12 months to August…

Moonpig remains on track to meet FY26 guidance

Moonpig has announced that it remains on track to meet its FY26 guidance after reporting…

Co-op and EG On The Move open new roadside service station in Lincolnshire

Co-op and EG On The Move have expanded their partnership with the opening of a new roadside…

Gap appoints Universal Music Publishing chief Jody Gerson to board

Gap has appointed Jody Gerson, chairman and chief executive of Universal Music Publishing…

Retail jobs hit record low, ONS data shows

The wholesale, retail and repair of motor vehicles sector lost over 61,000 payrolled…