News
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.
-
Oct- 2023 -16 October
Tesco petition to protect retail workers hits 10,000 signatures
A new petition calling on the Government to make violence or abuse against retail workers a standalone criminal offence has…
Read More » -
16 October
M&S to recruit 10,000 Christmas roles
Marks and Spencer has announced it will be recruiting 10,000 new customer assistants to support in its stores over the…
Read More » -
16 October
Ted Baker owner steps in to ease financing trouble
Ted Baker owner Authentic Brands has stepped in after the company it appointed to run its UK operations has struggled…
Read More » -
16 October
Frasers ups stake in Boohoo to 15.1%
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has upped its stake in Boohoo to 15.1% as it continues investing in a number of…
Read More » -
16 October
Next acquires FatFace for £115.2m
Next has signed terms to acquire FatFace for £115.2m, which will be partly settled in cash and by the issue…
Read More » -
13 October
Today’s news in brief-13/10/23
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Martin Gafsen as its new director of property. Gafsen, previously the interim corporate finance…
Read More » -
13 October
Tesco to hire 30,000 people ahead of Christmas season
Tesco is planning to recruit 30,000 temporary workers across the UK to help customers during the busy Christmas period. The…
Read More » -
13 October
Wilko launches online as part of The Range
Wilko.com has started home delivery for online orders yesterday (12 October) with a selection of products and brands available via…
Read More » -
13 October
John Lewis Partnership appoints new property director
The John Lewis Partnership has announced it has appointed Royal Mail’s interim corporate finance director, Martin Gafsen, as its new…
Read More » -
13 October
Boots revenues up 12.5% due to skincare and luxury sales
Boots has reported a 12% jump in sales for the fourth quarter ended 31 August, which contributed to a 12.5%…
Read More »
