Empty Beales department store in Lowestoft up for sale
A 140-year-old former Beales department store in Lowestoft is for sale at £895,000. Plans for flats and shops were approved in 2024 but never started. Read the full story.
A 140-year-old former Beales department store in Lowestoft is for sale at £895,000. Plans for flats and shops were approved in 2024 but never started. Read the full story.
High Street fashion chain River Island will close 32 UK stores in January 2026 as part of a rescue plan. See the full list of affected locations and confirmed closure dates.
High Street fashion chain River Island will shut 32 UK stores in January 2026 as part of a rescue plan. See the full list of locations and confirmed closure dates.
Find out which major US retailers are open for New Year's Day sales and which services are closed. Check your local store hours for 1st January 2026.
House of Fraser confirms closure of its Plymouth department store in March 2026. The building is now on the market for £3 million, leaving shoppers devastated. Read more on the UK's changing retail landscape.
House of Fraser is shutting its Plymouth department store in March 2026. The building is now for sale for £3m, leaving shoppers 'genuinely gutted'. Read more on the UK's retail changes.
Cardzone launches a huge 50% off closing down sale at its Didcot store, set to shut on 10 January 2026. Plus, River Island and Poundland announce further UK store closures.
Cardzone launches a huge 50% off closing down sale at its Didcot store, set to shut on January 10, 2026. The move comes amid wider UK retail closures affecting River Island and Poundland.
Aldi confirms its UK stores will close early on New Year's Eve and remain shut on New Year's Day. Find the full festive schedule and details on new store openings here.
Aldi confirms its opening times for the New Year period, with stores closing on January 1. Find out the key hours and get the latest on Specialbuys releases.
A wave of closures hit UK high streets in 2025 as major retail and hospitality brands shuttered shops. Discover which household names disappeared and why.
A staggering 8,234 US stores shut permanently in 2025, a 12% rise on 2024. Discover which major chains collapsed and why experts say the 'retail apocalypse' is a myth.
Fast-fashion giant Zara has closed 60 stores globally in a year. Discover the details behind the quiet restructuring and what it means for the future of retail.
Home Bargains confirms all UK stores will close for Boxing Day and New Year's Day 2025, giving staff a festive break. Find out the key dates for shoppers.
Fashion giant River Island will close 33 UK shops by end of January as part of a restructuring plan to ensure its future. The closures affect locations nationwide.
Home Bargains will shut all 600+ UK stores for three days over Christmas, giving staff a 'well-deserved break'. Find out the exact closure dates and early closing on Christmas Eve.
The David Jones retail chain announces the permanent closure of its Castle Hill and Tuggerah stores in early 2026, ending over three decades of service. Shoppers and staff react with sadness.
Poundland is closing more than 100 shops across the UK as part of a major restructuring plan. Find out which stores are affected and where clearance sales are now on.
Discount retailer Poundland confirms 14 more closures by February, bringing total shutdowns to over 100. Find out which stores are affected and where clearance sales are on.
Macy's posts third straight sales beat, expects profit after decades of losses. The secret? Cleaner stores and focused leadership under new CEO Tony Spring. Discover the retail revival strategy.
Leon's owner warns of potential closures and job cuts as the 'healthy fast food' chain struggles post-pandemic. Discover the planned changes and the founder's vision.
Halfords announces a three-day festive closure, giving staff a 'well-earned' break. Discover which other major retailers are also closing and why.
Newell Brands, owner of Yankee Candle and Sharpie, announces a global productivity plan involving store closures and significant job cuts to strengthen competitiveness. Read the full details.
Poundland confirms seven store closures before Christmas, including Lymington on Dec 14. Closing-down sales offer up to 40% off. Chain returns to £1 pricing.
Planning a last-minute Thanksgiving shop? Our guide reveals which major retailers are open and closed on Thursday, 27 November 2025. Find essential holiday hours now!
Dick's Sporting Goods announces Foot Locker store closures following its $2.4 billion acquisition. Executive Chairman Ed Stack calls it an 'unavoidable reset'. Read the latest updates.
After 17 months of viral TikTok hype, Sammy Nussdorf's luxury grocery store, Meadow Lane, opens in Tribeca. Discover the pricey prepared foods and niche offerings attracting crowds.
Poundland confirms six stores have been saved from closure, while twelve are shutting their doors. Get the full list of locations affected by the retailer's major restructuring plan.
Primark has announced festive trading hours, with some UK stores closing for up to two days. Check your local store's schedule now to plan your Christmas shopping.
Aldi confirms all UK stores will close for three days this Christmas and New Year, giving staff a well-deserved break. Find out the exact dates here.