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M&S shares suffer worst day since pandemic

Marks & Spencer shares experienced their sharpest decline since March 2020 after the retail bellwether warned of weaker profits, sending shockwaves through the UK retail sector.

Carter's announces UK store closures and layoffs

Popular homeware retailer Carter's confirms sweeping store closures and layoffs across Britain, citing inflation, supply chain issues, and changing consumer habits as key factors.

Serial shoplifter's 100+ petrol station crime spree exposed

Notorious thief Christopher O'Kane's staggering shoplifting campaign across London petrol stations has finally been halted after accumulating over 100 offences. Discover how this prolific criminal operated and his ultimate sentencing.

Wanted App: Retailers' New Weapon Against Shoplifting

UK retailers are deploying an innovative smartphone application that enables real-time sharing of shoplifter images and information, creating a powerful digital neighbourhood watch against retail crime.

Seasalt to open 30 new UK stores in major expansion

Popular Cornish fashion brand Seasalt is embarking on its biggest retail expansion yet, planning to open 30 new stores across the UK and create 350 jobs as demand for their colourful designs continues to grow.

Tesco Extends Dominance as Britain's Retail Giant

Tesco extends its dominance as Britain's largest retailer with strategic price cuts and digital innovation, leaving competitors struggling to keep pace in the fiercely competitive grocery sector.

Reeves vows to protect shops with new anti-crime law

New Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major crackdown on shoplifting and assault against retail workers, pledging tougher penalties and a new standalone offence to safeguard UK high streets.

UK's Best & Worst High Streets Revealed

Exclusive research by the Mirror names Westminster as Britain's top shopping destination, while Blackburn faces a stark struggle. Discover the full ranking and what it means for your local high street.

Kmart's Global Takeover: The Aussie Retail Giant's Next Move

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.

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.

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

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