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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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Aug- 2024 -7 August
Sephora to open in Bluewater Shopping Centre
Sephora UK has announced that it is set to open a new store in Kent’s Bluewater Shopping Centre this winter. …
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6 August
Today’s news in brief-6/8/24
UK retail sales saw a slight uptick of 0.5% year-on-year in July, driven by improved performance in food sales and…
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6 August
Quartet of retailers sign new spaces in Covent Garden
Nobody’s Child, SpaceNK, Whistles, and Lipault have all committed to over 11,200 sq ft of prime retail space on Long…
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6 August
Sainsbury’s to ‘transform customer experience’ with new AI deal
Sainsbury’s has announced it has signed a seven-year deal with NCR Voyix to help “transform its shopping experience”. The deal…
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6 August
Retail sales jump 0.5% in July as clothing performance improves
UK Total retail sales increased by 0.5% year on year in July, against a growth of 1.5% in July 2023,…
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6 August
Bangladesh protests to delay clothing manufacturing
Political unrest in Bangladesh is expected to delay clothing manufacturing for fashion retailers such as H&M and Zara in the…
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6 August
Zalando sales rise 3.4% in Q2 amid sports division boost
Zalando has welcomed a strong second quarter of trading that was boosted by a rising demand in sportswear, as revenues…
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6 August
Asos proposes new executive pay plan
Asos has proposed changes to its remuneration policy with the introduction of a new Value Creation Plan (VCP). The retailer…
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5 August
Today’s news in brief-5/8/24
Authentic Brands Group has announced strategic partnerships to bolster Ted Baker’s presence in the US and Canada. United Legwear &…
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5 August
Morrisons turns freezers up to -15°C for net zero
Morrisons has become the first UK retailer to turn its freezers up in 10 stores to -15°C in order to…
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