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The latest news, updates and analysis on the the UK retail industry. Covering every segment of the market, Retail Sector’s business journalists keep you in the picture.
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Jun- 2018 -21 June
MPs hit out at ‘baloney’ supermarket claims of price-cut post-merger
Neil Parish MP yesterday told Asda CEO Roger Burnley not to “give us a load of baloney” after Burnley repeatedly…
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21 June
Amazon’s ‘Hub’ apartment delivery solution launches in the US
Amazon has announced a new delivery solution called ‘Hub’ for apartment buildings which allows packages delivered to safe lockers in…
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21 June
Sir Philip Green seeks judicial review as PwC court battle kicks off
The former owner of BHS and current Topshop and Arcadia owner, Sir Philip Green, has requested a judicial review of…
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21 June
UK’s indies outperform global retailers with 20% growth
Sales volumes for Britain’s independent retailers in the past 12 months were 20% higher than the global average, according to…
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21 June
Dixons Carphone profits plummet 24% despite sales boost
Dixons Carphone’s profits have dropped by 24% in a year despite seeing a 3% increase in sales. In the 12-month…
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20 June
EXCLUSIVE: Starbucks says ‘no UK store closures’ after US announcement
Starbucks’ recent US store closures announcement “does not affect” its UK stores, Retail Sector has learned. The clarification comes days…
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20 June
Sainsbury’s trials ‘relaxed’ shopping lanes
Sainsbury’s has introduced a relaxed shopping lane at its Prestwick store in a trial which will run for a month.…
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20 June
Welsh face beer and soft drinks shortage during World Cup
A beer and soft drinks shortage has hit the industry in Welsh pubs and shops this summer, just in time…
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20 June
Hornby announces £10.1m loss
Hornby has announced a pre-tax loss of £10.1m and “lower than expected sales” leading to shares plummeting by 20% this…
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20 June
Independent retailers feeling ‘optimistic’ about high street future
More than half of the nation’s independent high street retailers are optimistic about the future of their local high street…
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