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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 -30 August
Tesco faces strike ballot as warehouse workers reject pay offer
Usdaw has launched a consultation ballot, asking Tesco workers at eight sites if they are ready to take a dispute…
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30 August
Sainsbury’s acquires 10 Homebase stores
Sainsbury’s has announced that it has acquired 10 stores from HHGL Limited, trading as Homebase, for conversion into Sainsbury’s supermarkets.…
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29 August
Today’s news in brief-29/8/24
Retail footfall in the UK experienced a slight increase of 0.9% from July to August, with shopping centres and retail…
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29 August
Strathberry appoints new MD as it targets £100m revenue
Edinburgh-based luxury brand Strathberry has appointed Martin Byrne as managing director as the brand targets £100m revenue in a continued…
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29 August
Halfords sees surge in demand for bikes amid Olympic success
Halford’s has seen a surge in demand for its bikes after Britain’s strong performance in the cycling events at the…
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29 August
Retail footfall shows resilience despite riots
Footfall in the UK rose marginally by 0.9% from July to August in all UK retail destinations according to data…
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29 August
Morrisons cuts prices on over 2,000 products
Morrisons has cut the price of over 2,000 products both online and in-store in a move set to benefit More…
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29 August
Ocado Retail to slash prices on over 450 products
Ocado Retail has announced that it is slashing prices under its Big Price Drop scheme. Posting on LinkedIn, the group…
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29 August
New Look partners with ITF to protect supply chain workers
New Look has partnered with the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) to ensure that transport workers’ human and labour rights…
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29 August
Quiz swings to £5.2m loss as cost-of-living crisis hits sales
Quiz has swung to a loss of £5.2m in its full-year results, down from a profit of £2.3m the prior…
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