7-Eleven is closing petrol stations to focus on high-margin own-brand meals, mirroring Aldi and Trader Joe's. Profits rise as strategy pivots away from traditional forecourts. Read the full analysis.
Macy's Inc. confirms closure of 66 stores across a dozen US states as part of its 'Bold New Chapter' strategy. Clearance sales start mid-January 2026.
Calum Best shares emotional update on mother Angie's colon cancer diagnosis, which has spread to her liver. The family has set up a GoFundMe for specialist treatment.
Calum Best shares heartbreaking news that his mother, Angie Best, has been diagnosed with colon cancer which has spread to her liver. The TV personality made an emotional plea on social media.
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.
Discover the Guardian's definitive guide to the best music, film and television of 2025, as chosen by top critics. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast episode for all the highlights.
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.
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.
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.
Saks Off Fifth announces closure of nine US stores including flagship NYC location. Company confirms no bankruptcy filing despite restructuring. Read the full details.
An explosive investigation reveals how organised crime groups are using legitimate-looking convenience stores as fronts for illegal immigration, money laundering and benefit fraud across the UK.
We put supermarket ready-made mashed potatoes to the ultimate taste test. Discover which brands are worth your money and which should be left on the shelf in our comprehensive comparison.
A humble Missouri convenience store has defied astronomical odds by selling three separate winning lottery tickets worth over $2 million in just four months, leaving locals dubbing it the 'lucky shop'.
Supermarket giant Morrisons reveals ambitious growth strategy with 250 new convenience stores planned, creating thousands of jobs across Britain amid retail transformation.
Discover how a small corner shop in Westminster transformed into an international food phenomenon, with customers queuing for hours to sample their viral sandwich creations that have taken social media by storm.
Discover how Charlie Bigham's artisanal readymeals are transforming British dinner times with restaurant-quality dishes now available in major supermarkets. Our exclusive review reveals which meals are worth the premium price tag.
Midwestern chain Kwik Trip has dethroned East Coast favourite Wawa in a nationwide consumer survey, revealing surprising regional preferences in America's convenience store wars.
In a stunning upset that's reshaping the convenience store landscape, Kwik Trip has dethroned Wawa as America's favourite pit stop according to new research. Discover why British travellers should take note of this retail revolution.
A gang of balaclava-clad thugs armed with weapons forced their way into a Smethwick convenience store, threatening staff before fleeing with cash and cigarettes in a shocking late-night raid.
Shocking CCTV footage reveals how a Florida convenience store clerk miraculously survived a point-blank shooting during an attempted robbery, with the bullet narrowly missing his head.
Disturbing security video captures three youths assaulting a gentle Rottweiler in a London shop while the owner was distracted. The dog, named Tyson, miraculously escaped serious injury in the harrowing Westminster incident that's sparked police investiga
Disturbing video captures a young child brutally assaulting a 70-year-old shop worker while adults watch in Kansas City convenience store. Police investigation underway.
Southeastern US grocery giant Publix is accelerating its Florida growth with multiple new supermarket openings. Get the latest on locations, opening dates, and what it means for shoppers.
Celebrated chef Josh Niland's unassuming Sydney pub, The Devonshire, has achieved the ultimate culinary accolade, being named Australia's best restaurant. Discover the seafood magic behind this surprising win.
Aldi has quietly removed its popular 'Best of British' section from stores in a significant layout change, sparking a mixed reaction from loyal shoppers across the UK.
The highly anticipated reopening of Primark's massive Birmingham store has been postponed, leaving shoppers disappointed. Discover the reasons behind the delay and the new opening timeline for the retail giant's largest global outlet.
Shocking scenes erupted at Apple's flagship Sydney store during the iPhone 15 launch, as a massive queue descended into a violent brawl requiring police intervention. Witnesses describe a 'stampede' and 'absolute chaos' as eager customers clashed.
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