The humble Australian discount retailer Kmart is taking the world by storm. Discover how its unique 'hustle' strategy and new Asian mega-store are setting the stage for global retail supremacy, challenging giants like Target and Big W.
US retail giant Costco Wholesale is embarking on a significant expansion across America's heartland, with new membership warehouses confirmed for South Dakota, Ohio, and Nebraska, signalling strong growth for the bulk-buy retailer.
New data reveals a stunning paradox in the US economy: consumer spending soars to a six-month high despite deepening recession anxieties and soaring inflation. Discover the sectors booming against the odds.
Chinese retail giant JD.com is in advanced talks to acquire Argos from Sainsbury's in a potential £1.4bn deal, a move that could reshape the UK's non-food retail landscape and mark a major strategic shift for the supermarket chain.
Health and beauty retailer Bodycare is closing 42 stores nationwide. Find out if your local branch is affected and discover the reasons behind the restructuring.
Poundland makes a major U-turn, reinstating removed items after overwhelming backlash from shoppers across the UK. Discover which products are coming back.
A leaked internal memo from Walmart suggests the retail giant is set to abolish its controversial ' receipt check' policy for customers, potentially ending a major point of friction at store exits across the UK and US.
Independent retailers in a picturesque seaside town are fighting for survival as five major supermarkets open within one square mile, creating an unprecedented retail squeeze that threatens the town's unique character.
Marks & Spencer stages a remarkable financial comeback, with profits surging 58% as its bold 'Never the Same Again' transformation strategy delivers results. Discover how food and clothing sales are driving growth.
A Tesco employee's heartfelt social media plea about rude and aggressive shoppers has gone viral, sparking a major debate on retail worker treatment in Britain.
The beloved British heritage brand Laura Ashley is set for a triumphant return to the UK high street, announcing plans for a new flagship store five years after its collapse into administration.
Major UK retailers face a £1.5bn business rates hike from April 2026, threatening store closures and job losses as the industry warns of a 'tipping point' for the high street.
A major British retail chain has fallen into administration, threatening the futures of hundreds of stores and throwing thousands of employees into uncertainty. Administrators scramble to find a buyer.
A prominent UK supermarket chain has unveiled plans to close a number of its stores, impacting several communities. The move is part of a strategic review to ensure long-term viability in a competitive retail market.
A major UK fashion retailer is set to close 106 stores across the country, putting hundreds of jobs at risk in a devastating blow to the British high street.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces the abolition of the current business rates system, launching a comprehensive review to create a fairer tax regime for UK high streets and level the playing field with online giants.
Marks & Spencer launches legal action against fashion rival Mango over a strikingly similar teddy bear design, sparking a major retail copyright clash.
A Boots employee has lifted the lid on the covert warning system staff use to alert each other to suspected shoplifters, including a specific code for when they believe a customer is stealing.
John Lewis's flagship Brighton store is set to close, with management citing crippling government business rates as a key factor. The decision puts 300 jobs at risk and deals a major blow to the city's retail heart.
Fashion giant Inditex, the parent company of Zara, posts a 7% surge in sales and a 13% jump in profits, defying inflation and demonstrating the resilience of its business model.
Sainsbury's has confirmed the closure of another large supermarket, impacting jobs and shoppers. Discover the full list of locations affected and the company's new strategic focus.
Primark's parent company, ABF, reports a significant surge in sales and profits, driven by post-pandemic demand and new store openings across Europe.
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.
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.