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Shoplifting offences rise by 5% as wider theft figures fall

Shoplifting offences rise by 5% as wider theft figures fall

Co-op to open 18 stores in first quarter of 2026

Co-op to open 18 stores in first quarter of 2026

Asda to repay 53,000 staff after payroll errors

Asda to repay 53,000 staff after payroll errors

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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.

Mamas and Papas to close six stores as it enters administration

Mamas and Papas has announced job cuts and store closures after it entered administration…

Royal Mail seeks injunction to block Christmas postal strike

Royal Mail has confirmed it is seeking a High Court injunction to stop the Communications…
Halfords acquires garage chain amid profit plunge

Halfords acquires garage chain amid profit plunge

Halfords has announced the acquisition of garage chain McConechy’s Tyre Service after…

Art Peck steps down as Gap CEO

Gap has announced its chief executive officer Art Peck is to step down from the business…
Ikea UK sales top £2bn in 2019

Ikea UK sales top £2bn in 2019

Furniture retailer Ikea has announced that total annual sales in the UK have soared by 8% to…

Sainsbury’s profits plummet 91% in half-year results

‘Big Four’ grocer Sainsbury’s saw underlying profits slump by £41m to £238m for the six…

Superdry reveals revenue drop amid ‘good progress’ in turnaround plan

Superdry has reported an 11% drop in revenues for the first half of the year but its…

Weird Fish becomes first UK retailer to launch grass paper bags

Clothing retailer, Weird Fish, has become the first UK retailer to introduce eco-friendly…

Former BHS owner banned from being a director for 10 years

Former BHS director Dominic Chappell has been disqualified from running a company for 10 years.

Profits plummet at M&S as clothing sales slide

Marks and Spencer has announced a 17% drop in profits to £176.5m for the first half of the…
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