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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- 2018 -30 August
Government to consult on the ban of energy drink sales to children
The government is seeking views from the public on ending the sale of energy drinks to children and young people…
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30 August
WHSmith reveals strong Q4 performance for travel branch
High street newsagent WHSmith has reported strong sales across its travel business branch in its Q4 results. The group said…
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30 August
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield posts 14.5% profit rise after Westfield acquisition
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has reported a 14.5% jump in H1 profits boosted by its recently acquired Westfield shopping centres. Europe’s largest property…
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29 August
Bailiffs visited more than 200 firms daily over unpaid business rates
In the first year after the new business rates revaluation came into effect, councils sent bailiffs to more than 200…
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29 August
YNAP to launch first own-brand footwear collection
Yoox-Net-A-Porter Group (YNAP) has announced that its own-brand label for mens fashion, Mr P., which will launch this September alongside…
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29 August
Shop price deflation comes to an end in August
Shop prices entered inflationary territory in August for the first time in over five years, with prices increasing by 0.1%…
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29 August
SRC calls for tax breaks and scrap for online and out-of-town levy
The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has called upon the government to reassure them that it will make no tax increases…
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28 August
House of Fraser property plans revealed
An announcement is expected to be made later this week concerning the closure of more House of Fraser stores. “Greedy…
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28 August
Amazon recruits ‘ambassador’ Twitter accounts for ‘educating’ people on working conditions
Amazon has recruited approximately 15 ‘ambassador’ Twitter accounts for “educating” people on working conditions in the online retailer’s fulfillment centres.…
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28 August
Amazon named ‘most reputable UK retailer’ in consumer survey
Amazon, Boots and John Lewis have topped the 2018 UK Retail RepTrak ranking of the most reputable retailers, the Reputation…
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