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Aldi warns budget could force food price rises

Aldi's UK CEO Giles Hurley warns shoppers face significant price increases if the government's budget imposes new costs on retailers. Exclusive analysis reveals potential impact on household bills.

Walmart Leak: Receipt Check Policy Set for Major Overhaul

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.

Supermarket Squeeze: Seaside Shops Face Extinction

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.

M&S Profits Surge 58% in Spectacular Turnaround

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.

UK Retail Giant Collapses, Thousands of Jobs at Risk

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.

Reeves Scraps Business Rates in Major Tax Overhaul

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.

John Lewis blames government for Brighton store closure

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.

Sainsbury's Confirms New UK Supermarket Closure

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.

UK Christmas Sales Threatened by Looming Tax Hike

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.

Poundland's Transformation Will Leave You Gobsmacked

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.

UK Phone Shops Lock Doors to Tackle Soaring Thefts

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

September's Financial Squeeze: The New January Blues

UK shoppers are bracing for a brutal September as a perfect storm of back-to-school costs, rising bills, and early Christmas spending threatens to empty bank accounts. Experts reveal why this month is the new January for financial stress.

UK Retail Sales Crash to Post-Pandemic Low

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.

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