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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.

2800 jobs affected as Mothercare ceases UK trading

Mothercare has announced it is to cease all trading within the UK, putting a potential 2800…

Footfall tumbles further in October

New figures from the Retail Traffic Index show a continued slide in footfall over the month…

Hammerson appoints new non-executive director

Hammerson has announced the appointment of Méka Brunel as its new non-executive director. 

Primark profits top £900m in 2019

Fashion retailer Primark has reported an 8% increase in operating profits to £913m, for the…

Topps Tiles CEO to exit

Matt Williams, group CEO of tile retailer Topps Tiles, has announced his decision to step…

Shop Direct appoints ex-Clarks president as new CFO

Shop Direct has appointed former European president of Clarks Shoes, Ben Fletcher, as its…

Sir Philip Green in talks with lenders to raise £300m before Christmas

Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green is reportedly in talks with specialist lenders about…

Clintons in talks over possible CVA

Card and gift retailer Clintons could be eyeing up a potential CVA, after the retailer wrote…

New flagship River Island store opens in Grosvenor Shopping Northampton

Fashion retailer River Island has opened a new flagship store in Grovesnor Shopping Northampton.

Mothercare to appoint administrators, placing 2,500 jobs at risk

Mothercare has announced that it will appoint administrators, less than 18 months since it…
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