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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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Feb- 2019 -28 February
UK consumer confidence up despite Brexit ‘fears’
Gfk’s long running Consumer Confidence Index Score went up by one point in February to -13, despite the continuous uncertainty…
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27 February
Travis Perkins posts strong H2 results during ‘challenging year’
Building supplies retailer Travis Perkins has announced strong financial results for the second half of 2018, despite describing trading conditions…
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27 February
Ted Baker shares plunge amid profit warning
Ted Baker’s shares plunged as much as 17% in early trading after it warned profits are expected to below market…
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27 February
Shop price inflation hits six-year high
Shop price inflation increased by 0.7% in February, up from 0.4% in January, and is the highest inflation rate since…
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27 February
M&S signs £750m delivery deal with Ocado
Marks and Spencer has announced the creation of a new joint venture with online supermarket Ocado which the two companies…
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26 February
Karren Brady leaves Arcadia Group
Karren Brady has left her role as chairman at Philip Green’s Taveta, the company behind Arcadia Group. Earlier this month…
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26 February
Laura Ashley faces £20m takeover bid
Struggling retail company Laura Ashley could be bought out by investment firm Flacks Group, it has been confirmed. The investment…
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26 February
N Brown Group appoints Steve Johnson as new CEO
Online retailer N Brown Group has appointed Steve Johnson as CEO with immediate effect. Johnson was appointed interim CEO in…
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26 February
Angling Direct acquires Chapmans Angling for £1.4m
Angling Direct, the specialist fishing tackle and equipment retailer, has acquired fishing tackle retailer Chapmans Angling for £1.4m payable in…
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25 February
Hammerson reports £268m loss and eyes further disposals
Shopping centre owner Hammerson has reported a loss of £268.1m in its 2018 FY results, also announcing it aims to…
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