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River Island Closing 9 Stores in 5 Days
River Island is closing 27 stores this month, starting with 9 this weekend, after posting a £32.3m loss. The high street staple blames online shopping and rising costs.
UK Retail Endures Drab December as Non-Food Sales Fall Flat
UK retail sales grew a meagre 1.2% in December, with non-food sales declining. Discount supermarkets Aldi and Lidl thrived, while high street fashion and general merchandise struggled. Read the full analysis.
UK retail sales grow just 1.2% in disappointing December
UK retail sales saw a meagre 1.2% annual growth in December, with non-food sales falling flat. Discount supermarkets Aldi and Lidl bucked the trend with record Christmas trading. Read the full analysis.
UK's shoplifting capitals revealed in new Home Office data
New figures reveal a shoplifting epidemic costing £4.2bn, with crime up 55% in three years. Discover the worst-affected areas and new laws to tackle retail theft.
UK's worst shoplifting hotspots revealed in new data
New Home Office figures expose the UK's shoplifting epidemic, with crime up 55% in three years and costing retailers £4.2bn. See the worst-affected areas.
Screen Time Linked to Poorer Toddler Vocabulary, UK Study Finds
New government research shows toddlers with high screen time have poorer vocabulary. Experts reveal five key impacts on child brain development. Discover the risks and new official guidance.
Hobbycraft Christmas sales rise 6.3% on craft boom
Craft retailer Hobbycraft saw a 6.3% sales surge over Christmas, driven by a knitting and crochet revival and strong online growth. Discover the key trends shaping the UK hobby market.
State to Issue Screen Time Guidance for Under-Fives
The government will publish its first-ever official guidance on screen time for children under five in April 2026, amid concerns over language development and concentration.
State Screen Time Guidance for Young Children Due in April
Official guidance on screen time for under-fives will be published in April 2026, after research linked high use to poorer language development. Find out what it means for parents.
Screen time harms toddler speech, new UK research finds
UK government research reveals toddlers with high screen use have poorer vocabulary. New guidance for parents of under-fives is due in April. Read the full findings.
Excessive Screen Time Limits Toddlers' Vocabulary, UK Study Finds
New UK government research reveals toddlers with high screen use say fewer words. First-ever guidance for under-fives is due in April. Learn the facts and expert advice.
River Island closes 32 stores as shoppers blame High Street hours
River Island confirms 32 store closures this January as shoppers pinpoint 'key reason' for High Street decline: operating hours that clash with the modern 9-5 workday.
Screen Time Warning for Toddlers' Language Development
New government guidance for under-fives' screen use is coming after research links over 5 hours daily to fewer words spoken. Education Secretary urges a balanced approach.
Next in talks to acquire Russell & Bromley
High street giant Next is reportedly pursuing a takeover of the 145-year-old family-owned shoe retailer Russell & Bromley. Read the latest on this potential retail acquisition.
River Island to close 32 UK stores in 2026
Fashion retailer River Island is shutting 32 stores across the UK, citing online shopping and high costs. The move follows a £32.3m loss. See the full list of closures.
River Island Closing 32 UK Stores in Major Restructuring
Fashion retailer River Island announces closure of 32 UK shops, citing online shopping surge and high costs. See the full list of affected locations and why shoppers saw it coming.
UK Retail Footfall Sees Biggest December Rise Since 2011
UK retail footfall surged 1.3% in December, the strongest annual uplift for the month since 2011, driven by evening socialising. Discover the festive trends reshaping shopping.
Six Affordable UK Country House Hotels with Spas
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
Claire's UK Enters Administration After Years of Decline
The iconic teen retailer Claire's has been placed into administration, marking a sad end for the high street's 'temple of girlhood'. Discover the story behind its rise and fall.
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.
Food Inflation Rises to 3.3% in December
Shop price inflation edged up in December as food costs rose to 3.3%, pressuring household budgets. Experts warn of 'sticky' inflation in 2026. Read the full analysis.
Food Inflation Hits 3.3%, Driving Up Shop Prices
New data reveals UK shop price inflation edged up in December, driven by a sharp rise in food costs to 3.3%. Discover the pressures on household budgets and the outlook for 2026.
Expert: Simple, repeated play best for baby brain development
A child development expert warns parents that overstimulation with flashy toys hinders learning. Discover why simplicity and repetition are key for infant brainpower.
How a simple weekly resolution can change your life
Discover the simple weekly New Year's resolution that adds joy and creativity to life without sacrifice. Try cooking, reading, watching, and listening to something new each week.
New Towns Plan Criticised for Lack of Social Housing
Senior planners warn the government's new towns drive risks failing those most in need. Experts argue for focusing on existing communities and brownfield sites instead. Read the full analysis.
River Island to Shut 32 UK Stores in Major Restructuring
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.
River Island Closing 32 UK Stores in Major Restructuring
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.
UK Property Hotspots 2025: Plymouth, Stafford, Wigan Lead Growth
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
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