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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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Jun- 2018 -20 June
EXCLUSIVE: Starbucks says ‘no UK store closures’ after US announcement
Starbucks’ recent US store closures announcement “does not affect” its UK stores, Retail Sector has learned. The clarification comes days…
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20 June
Sainsbury’s trials ‘relaxed’ shopping lanes
Sainsbury’s has introduced a relaxed shopping lane at its Prestwick store in a trial which will run for a month.…
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20 June
Welsh face beer and soft drinks shortage during World Cup
A beer and soft drinks shortage has hit the industry in Welsh pubs and shops this summer, just in time…
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20 June
Hornby announces £10.1m loss
Hornby has announced a pre-tax loss of £10.1m and “lower than expected sales” leading to shares plummeting by 20% this…
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20 June
Independent retailers feeling ‘optimistic’ about high street future
More than half of the nation’s independent high street retailers are optimistic about the future of their local high street…
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20 June
Retailers still lack critical data security measures
Retail businesses in the UK still lack critical data security policies, procedures and trainings, according to a new report. Data…
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20 June
House of Fraser lenders agree to extend loans
House of Fraser has agreed an extension for its loans ahead of this Friday’s vote on a possible CVA that…
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19 June
Eat avoids CVA decision following sales boost
Sandwich chain Eat has avoided making the decision to draft in advisors as recent closures and an increase in sales…
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19 June
Plastic-free supermarket Clean Kilo opens in Birmingham
A plastic-free supermarket has opened today in Birmingham. The Clean Kilo, which claims it is the first such supermarket in…
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19 June
Bonmarché’s £8m profits fight off ‘challenging trading conditions’
Bonmarché has fought off “challenging trading conditions” affecting many high street retailers by posting a 38% increase in profit before…
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