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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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Oct- 2019 -23 October
Royal Mail strikes could cost retailers £8m
A possible Black Friday Royal Mail strike could force retailers to attempt to pass on 8.5 million parcels, or 105,000…
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23 October
UK retailers store profit margins halved since 2011, study finds
A new report by global professional services firm Alvarez and Marsal, in partnership with Retail Economics, has shown that store-based…
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22 October
Wilko strikes called off after staff accept ‘improved’ work rota
Strike action by GMB members at Wilko have been called off after staff accepted a new deal offered by the…
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22 October
Wickes helps boost Travis Perkins Q3 sales by 3.8%
DIY retailer Travis Perkins has reported a 3.8% increase in Q3 sales boosted in part by a “strong performance” from…
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22 October
Consumer confidence drops in Q3 amid continued Brexit uncertainty
The Deloitte consumer confidence index fell to -9% in Q3 2019, one point lower than in the previous quarter and…
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22 October
Tommy Hilfiger appoints Michael Scheiner as CMO
Tommy Hilfiger has appointed Michael Scheiner as its new chief marketing officer (CMO), effective October 28. With over 15 years…
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21 October
Sports Direct acquires Brookfield Shopping Park for £25m
Sports Direct has acquired Brookfield Shopping Park, a 93,000 sq ft Shopping Park in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire for £25.4m. According to…
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21 October
The Entertainer reports 29% increase in profits to £14.7m
Toy retailer The Entertainer has defied the high-street gloom and reported a 29% increase in pre-tax profits to £14.7m. According…
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21 October
Matalan strike suspended after bosses offer new pay deal
A long-running Matalan strike has been called off after bosses made GMB members a new pay offer. More than 500…
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21 October
Bonmarché enters administration putting 2,900 jobs at risk
Womenswear retailer Bonmarché has entered administration, resulting in around 2,900 jobs being placed at risk including 200 at its head…
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