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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- 2020 -27 August
DFS offloads The Sofa Workshop
DFS has announced an agreement to sell the entire issued share capital of The Sofa Workshop Limited to Halo Furnishings…
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27 August
Younger Brits drive corner shop lockdown revival
Younger UK consumers have been the “driving force” behind the revival of the corner shop, according to research carried out…
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26 August
Retailers tap into ‘back to school’ feeling to boost sales
Retailers have been advised to tap into the “back to school” feeling to help sales as the recession hits, according…
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26 August
Frasers Group to review Bob’s stores after Nike ends deal
Frasers Group has announced it has placed its US subsidiary Bob’s Stores under review after sportswear giant Nike ended its…
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26 August
Retail jobs in sharpest fall since 2009
Retail employment fell at the fastest rate since February 2009 in the year to August, with an even sharper decline…
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26 August
Online returns hotspots revealed by Royal Mail
Royal Mail has revealed the areas in the UK where customers have returned the most amount of items from online…
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25 August
Studio Retail Group profits rise in full-year results
The Studio Retail Group (SRG) has hailed a strong year of growth after posting a 3.9% increase in adjusted operating…
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25 August
M&S trials drive-through click and collect
Marks and Spencer has announced it has partnered with Doddle to trial a new click and collect drive-through service. As…
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25 August
DFS trading remains ‘strong’ despite lockdown
DFS announced today it is continuing to trade “strongly” both online and in showrooms despite the economic downturn, with year-on-year…
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25 August
UK footfall accelerates fourfold
Footfall in UK retail destinations rose by 4.1% last week against the week before, marking a “significant” acceleration in the…
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