New analysis reveals a 'perfect storm' for UK retailers this Christmas, with a potential sales tax hike threatening to dampen consumer spending during the crucial festive period. Shoppers could face higher prices as the Treasury reviews business rates.
Discount retailer BM confirms strategic closure of multiple UK stores in 2024. Find out which locations are affected and the company's future plans.
Comprehensive guide to the upcoming London Underground strikes in June 2024. Find out which Tube lines are affected, exact dates of disruption, and essential alternative travel options for navigating the capital.
In a surprising turn, John Lewis and Primark report strong sales growth, challenging the broader retail downturn and offering a glimmer of hope for the UK high street.
Discover how Poundland has radically evolved from a simple discount store into a retail powerhouse offering everything from groceries to fashion and homeware, defying inflation and changing the UK shopping landscape.
Faced with a dramatic surge in violent robberies, major UK mobile phone retailers are implementing a radical new security protocol: keeping their doors locked during business hours. This desperate measure highlights a growing crisis for high-street retail
Major retail chains including Boots, M&S and Iceland are shutting multiple stores across Britain this month. See if your local high street is affected.
Major UK beauty retailer falls into administration, triggering immediate closure of 32 stores and devastating 450 job losses across the country in latest high street blow.
In a surprising turn, John Lewis and Primark report strong sales growth, challenging the broader retail downturn and offering a glimmer of hope for the UK high street.
Discount retail giant Home Bargains is set to close all its UK stores for three days in September for an extensive staff training programme, promising a revamped customer experience upon reopening.
New data reveals a sharp decline in UK retail sales, with supermarkets hit hardest as consumers grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and cut back on essential spending.
Iconic accessories retailer Claire's is set to close several of its UK stores as part of a major Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) restructuring plan, impacting the British high street.
John Lewis Partnership announces major expansion plan to create 10,000 new roles in rental services, financial products, and refurbished furniture, marking significant shift in retail strategy.
Sainsbury's CEO Simon Roberts reveals a surprisingly straightforward and inexpensive method that is dramatically reducing theft and abuse towards staff in its supermarkets, proving effective where high-tech solutions often fail.
Fashion icon Giorgio Armani opens a stunning new concept store in London's Knightsbridge, marking a major expansion for the Italian luxury brand in the UK capital.
Marks & Spencer confirms the closure date for its iconic Marble Arch store, part of a major restructuring plan to shift focus towards out-of-town locations.
Electronics retailer CEX has sparked fury after employees created a controversial window display featuring a mannequin slumped over a till, labelled 'Average Retail Worker'. The stunt has been branded 'disgusting' and 'tone-deaf' by furious customers.
Iconic department store Macy's executes a remarkable retail revival, with shares skyrocketing after addressing customer frustrations head-on. Discover the strategy behind their impressive comeback.
Home Bargains shoppers are in uproar over new self-service tills, with many threatening to boycott the discount retailer over what they call an 'out of hand' and frustrating shopping experience.
Christine Woodson faces multiple felony charges after police allege she orchestrated a brazen scheme to steal high-value Slushi Ninja machines from Target stores across Virginia in a sophisticated retail crime operation.
A UK business owner fights back against shoplifters by publicly shaming them with hilarious CCTV footage of them stealing rubber ducks, bath bombs, and chocolate. His viral campaign highlights the growing crisis facing small retailers.
Sainsbury's has abruptly ended its trial of personalised, AI-driven pricing for Nectar cardholders after a customer backlash over 'secret' price changes. The scheme, which offered individual discounts in London and Bath, has been scrapped.
A furious customer at a Birmingham wig shop launched a violent rampage, throwing displays and threatening staff after being refused a refund, in a shocking incident caught on CCTV.
A veteran supermarket security guard reveals the sophisticated and brazen methods used by organised criminal gangs to plague UK retailers, costing millions and creating a climate of fear for staff and shoppers.
Poundland confirms 11 additional UK stores are set to close permanently in 2024, following a strategic review by parent company Pepco. Discover the full list of affected locations and what it means for the high street.
Exclusive: US supermarket titan Kroger confirms significant job cuts across multiple departments, leaving staff 'devastated' as it streamlines operations ahead of proposed merger with Albertsons.
Discount supermarket giant Aldi is creating over 500 new jobs and opening 11 new stores in a massive expansion drive, boosting local economies and offering new shopping options.
Another beloved high street name announces a wave of closures across England and Wales, impacting jobs and local communities. Get the full list of affected locations and the reasons behind the decision.
Exclusive: Convicted killer Jeremy Bamber breaks his silence, presenting explosive new arguments in a desperate bid to overturn his whole-life tariff for the notorious 1985 massacre of his family.