Stamford: The 'Mini Oxford' with 170 Independent Shops
Discover Stamford, Lincolnshire's 'mini Oxford', crowned the UK's best high street for independent shops. Explore its 170 unique boutiques, weekly market, and stunning stone architecture.
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Stamford: UK's top independent shopping high street
Discover Stamford, the Lincolnshire town dubbed a 'mini Oxford' with 170 independent shops, a weekly market, and stunning historic architecture. Plan your visit today.
Next hikes profit forecast but warns of jobs market impact
Next has upgraded its full-year profit forecast following better-than-expected Christmas trading. However, the retailer warns of a significant slowdown ahead due to UK employment pressures. Read the full analysis.
Lidl's Record Christmas: 51M Shoppers & £1.1bn Sales
Lidl GB reports a record-breaking Christmas with over 50 million shoppers and £1.1bn in sales. Discover the key drivers behind the discount retailer's festive surge.
Lidl's Record Christmas Sales Hit £1.1 Billion
Lidl enjoyed a record-breaking festive period with over 50 million shoppers and £1.1bn in sales. Discover how the discount giant is reshaping UK retail.
What the UK Bought in 2025: Key Consumer Trends
A look back at the UK's most sought-after items in 2025, from viral toys to seasonal food collaborations and shifting spending habits. Discover the full story.
Brits Ditching Christmas Decorations Early as Traditions Change
New research reveals a third of UK households now pack away Christmas decorations on Boxing Day, breaking with the traditional Twelfth Night. Discover how cost and stress are reshaping festive habits.
Boxing Day retail parks see footfall surge
Boxing Day shopping gets a 'really positive start' with retail park visits up 6.9%. Discover the trends reshaping the post-Christmas sales, from coastal town boosts to changing consumer habits.
UK supermarket festive opening times for Boxing Day & New Year
Plan your festive shopping with our guide to Boxing Day and New Year opening hours for Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Lidl, and other major UK supermarkets.
Festive TV streaming disrupted by slow broadband speeds
New data shows slow internet is spoiling Christmas Day TV for millions of UK households. Find out which age groups and shows are most affected and why reliable broadband is now essential.
Met Office: White Christmas 'highly unlikely' for UK
The Met Office says a white Christmas is 'highly unlikely' for most of the UK, with cold, windy conditions and sunshine expected. Discover the full festive forecast.
UK Supermarket Opening Hours for Christmas 2025
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to UK supermarket opening hours over Christmas and New Year. Find out which stores are open on Boxing Day and New Year's Eve.
UK Christmas Eve shopper numbers up 2.4% year-on-year
Shopper footfall across UK high streets and retail parks surged on Christmas Eve, rising 2.4% year-on-year. Discover the regional data and what it means for retailers.
Christmas 2025 Supermarket Opening Hours Guide
Don't get caught out! Your essential guide to Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year opening times for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Aldi, Lidl and more. Plan your festive shop now.
Tesco Christmas & New Year Opening Hours 2025
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to Tesco's Christmas and New Year opening hours across the UK, including Express stores. Don't get caught out!
Ikea UK Christmas and New Year Opening Times 2025
Plan your festive shopping with Ikea's UK Christmas and New Year opening hours. Stores are closed on Christmas Eve and Day, with reduced hours on Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and Day.
Christmas Supermarket Opening Hours 2025: Full Guide
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to Christmas and New Year opening hours for all major UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Asda, Aldi, and more.
Aldi 2025 Christmas and New Year Opening Times Revealed
Aldi confirms festive opening hours for 2025, including early closures on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Plan your shop with our guide to avoid disappointment.
Best UK Christmas Train Rides for Festive Magic
All aboard! Discover six enchanting UK Christmas train journeys, from illuminated steam rides to Santa specials, for a magical festive day out. Book your tickets now.
Best UK Christmas Markets 2025 for Last-Minute Gifts
Discover the UK's top Christmas markets for unique gifts & festive cheer. Our guide covers Birmingham, York, Edinburgh, London & more. Plan your visit now!
Swap Cranberry Sauce for Chutney This Christmas
A food expert reveals why caramelised onion or plum chutney is a superior festive condiment. Discover how to elevate your Christmas dinner and leftovers.
Christmas Dinner Upgrade: Swap Cranberry for Chutney
A food expert reveals why chutney is a superior festive condiment to cranberry sauce. Discover the best chutneys to elevate your Christmas dinner and leftovers.
Asda cuts fuel by 3p a litre for Christmas shoppers
Asda shoppers can save 3p per litre on fuel by spending £15 in-store. The festive offer runs until December 31 at nearly 500 Express stores nationwide.
UK Adults Still Embrace Christmas Stocking Tradition
A 2024 survey shows 50% of UK adults give stockings, spending £62 each. Discover why this Victorian tradition endures, even for those in their thirties.
Amazon's Last Christmas Delivery Dates for Prime Members
Amazon Australia extends its pre-Christmas delivery deadline, giving Prime members in major cities until 22 December to shop. Get festive gifts delivered in time with these key tips.
Non-Festive Things to Do on Christmas Day in the UK
Not celebrating Christmas? Discover unique activities, open venues, and ideas for a memorable December 25th in the UK. Explore quiet streets, start new traditions, and find open restaurants.
Evesham's Riverside Centre: A Festive Ghost Town
Evesham's Riverside Shopping Centre, once a vibrant hub, is now a leaking, near-empty shell just days before Christmas. Locals blame absentee landlords and soaring rents for its decline.
Why a 1am Asda Christmas shop is the perfect solution
Discover the ultimate hack for a peaceful Christmas food shop. A journalist reveals why visiting Asda at 1am transformed her festive experience, with fully stocked shelves and no crowds.
Last-Minute Amazon Gifts with Next-Day Delivery
Still need Christmas presents? Discover Amazon's best last-minute gifts with next-day delivery options, from beauty sets to toys and homeware. Perfect for UK shoppers.
UK adults in 30s still receive Christmas stockings
A festive tradition from childhood persists for many British adults, with over half giving stockings to partners. Discover why this 'kidult' ritual shows no sign of stopping.
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