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Tesco Extends Dominance as Britain's Retail Giant

Tesco extends its dominance as Britain's largest retailer with strategic price cuts and digital innovation, leaving competitors struggling to keep pace in the fiercely competitive grocery sector.

La'BuBu Fashion Brand Closes After 22 Years

The beloved fashion retailer La'BuBu is shutting its doors forever, leaving thousands of devoted customers heartbroken after more than two decades of style dominance.

Macy's to close 36 stores in major restructuring

The iconic 169-year-old department store Macy's is shuttering 36 locations across the United States as part of a dramatic 'bold new chapter' strategy to revitalise the struggling retail chain.

88 Major Retailers Closing UK Stores - Full List

Britain's shopping streets face unprecedented challenges as nearly 90 well-known brands announce store closures. Discover which retailers are affected and which locations are hardest hit.

Mary Portas: Reinventing Britain's High Streets

Broadcaster and retail expert Mary Portas reveals her transformative vision for Britain's high streets, advocating for community-focused spaces over pure commerce in this compelling interview.

Retail tax hikes fuel shop price inflation surge

British retailers are implementing significant price increases as business rate rises and other taxes force them to pass costs to consumers, creating fresh inflationary pressure across the UK high street.

Social Care Crisis: 1 in 3 Workers Plan Exit

Shocking new figures reveal nearly a third of social care staff in England are considering quitting within the next two years, threatening to collapse an already strained system.

Private sector jobs surge past pre-pandemic peak

Exclusive analysis of ONS figures shows a dramatic jobs market reversal, with private sector employment hitting a record high as the public sector workforce contracts for the ninth consecutive quarter.

Wilko Ashton-under-Lyne closure threatens 400 jobs

The potential closure of Wilko's flagship Ashton-under-Lyne store threatens to create a devastating ripple effect throughout the local economy, putting hundreds of livelihoods in jeopardy.

Warm Weather Boosts UK Retail Sales by 1.2% in September

Great Britain's retail sector enjoyed a significant boost in September as unseasonably warm weather drove consumers to purchase summer clothing, with sales volumes rising 1.2% according to the Office for National Statistics.

UK's Best & Worst High Streets Revealed

Exclusive research by the Mirror names Westminster as Britain's top shopping destination, while Blackburn faces a stark struggle. Discover the full ranking and what it means for your local high street.

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