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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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Jan- 2025 -16 January
Centre:mk sees 20% footfall increase in 2025
Centre:mk has reported a “strong” start to 2025 with a 20% footfall increase, 10.8 percentage points ahead of high street…
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16 January
Today’s news in brief-16/1/25
The UK economy experienced modest growth in November 2024, with GDP rising by 0.1% following two months of decline. This…
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16 January
Dunelm revenues rise due to online sales
Dunelm has seen its revenues rise 1.6% to £490m for the 13 weeks ended 28 December, and 2.4% to £894m…
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16 January
Tesco hires Deliveroo’s head of strategy to lead Whoosh
Tesco has hired Deliveroo’s global head of strategy Francesca Jones to lead its Whoosh delivery service. Jones joined Deliveroo in…
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16 January
Co-op launches new value campaign
Co-op has officially launched a new value campaign in a bid to change consumer and member price perceptions, and to…
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16 January
High Streets UK launches to tackle key high street issues
Business representatives from the nation’s flagship high streets have come together to launch High Streets UK, a new partnership which…
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16 January
UK economy narrowly returns to growth in November
The UK economy narrowly returned to growth in November as real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 0.1%, largely because of…
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16 January
Pepco plans to get Poundland ‘back on track’ following weak Q1 sales
Poundland owner Pepco has pledged that getting Poundland “back on track” is its key priority after sales at the discount…
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15 January
Today’s news in brief-15/1/25
Inflation in the UK unexpectedly fell to 2.5% in December, marking its first decline in three months, according to the…
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15 January
Liverpool One’s footfall rises 10% in ‘most successful’ shopping season
Liverpool One has reported its “most successful” festive shopping season since 2019, with footfall up 10%. The run of success…
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