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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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Dec- 2019 -3 December
Outstanding business rates challenges increase by 35%
The number of businesses waiting for challenges over soaring business rates to be resolved has jumped by more than a…
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3 December
Black Friday footfall up 3.3%
Black Friday footfall rose by 3.3% year-on-year according to the latest figures from Springboard. The Retail intelligence experts found that…
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3 December
Boohoo upbeat after ‘record’ Black Friday trading
Online fashion retailer Boohoo has reported “record performance” across the Black Friday weekend. The company was “pleased to confirm” that…
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2 December
Disabled customers ‘shut out’ from online shopping
Disabled people are being “shut out” from digital world by inaccessible websites and apps, claims disability charity Scope. The charity…
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2 December
One in five small retailers set to close after Christmas
A new survey from Notonthehighstreet has reported more than one in five small retailers said they will close its stores…
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2 December
Holland & Barrett owner urged to provide cash injection
Billionaire Mikhail Fridman is reportedly under pressure from lenders to inject cash into Holland and Barrett, following a turn down…
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2 December
Ted Baker reveals £25m stock inventory error
Ted Baker has revealed its profits have been overstated by £25m. The company’s board estimated the value of inventory on…
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Nov- 2019 -29 November
Intu drafts in PwC advisers
Intu properties has appointed PwC advisers to help the restructuring of its balance sheet. According to Sky News, the shopping…
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29 November
Consumer confidence ‘flatlines’ in November, claims GfK
GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index has revealed a ‘flatline’ in consumer confidence. Consumer confidence in November was ranked at -14, the…
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29 November
Heal’s announces Chiswick Outlet store
Furniture retailer, Heal’s has announced the opening of its new outlet store, opening on Chiswick High Street next week. The…
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