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.
-
Mar- 2021 -30 March
Watches of Switzerland signs lease for new Trafford Centre store
The Watches of Switzerland Group has announced it has signed a new 10-year lease with The Trafford Centre, for a…
Read More » -
30 March
Grocery sales growth slows in Q1 2021
Grocery sales reportedly rose 7.4% during the 12 weeks to 21 March 2021, representing a slowdown in growth as sales…
Read More » -
30 March
Relaxing of restrictions boosts retail footfall by 6.6%
Footfall across UK retail destinations increased by 6.6% last week from the week before, according to the latest data from…
Read More » -
30 March
Studio appoints new CEO
Studio Retail Group has announced the appointment of Paul Kendrick as its new company CEO. The group manages market leading…
Read More » -
30 March
Former M&S CIO joins Asda
Asda has confirmed that Marks and Spencer’s chief information officer (CIO) Carl Dawson will join its team, also as CIO.…
Read More » -
30 March
SKG targets £20m retail acquisition spree
SKG Capital, the owner of bedding and linen retailer Julian Charles, has announced that it is looking to invest £20m…
Read More » -
29 March
Aldi stores to supply National Lottery
Aldi has announced that it has partnered with Camelot to offer the National Lottery across its entire 900-store UK portfolio.…
Read More » -
29 March
Sainsbury’s to remove 18.5m plastic straws
Sainsbury’s has announced it will be removing 18.5 million plastic straws from its own brand lunchbox juice cartons from circulation…
Read More » -
29 March
Victoria Plum sees 46% increase in sales to £103m
Online bathroom retailer Victoria Plum has announced that its sales rose by a record 46% to £103m for the year…
Read More » -
29 March
Extended retail opening hours to continue post-lockdown
The extended daily opening hours for non-essential retail are set to continue in a bid to encourage people back to…
Read More »
