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.
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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.
US Mall Exodus: Crime and Economy Hit Towson Town Center
Maryland's once-thriving Towson Town Center sees a rapid exodus of retailers, with Tommy Bahama, Banana Republic, and Wockenfuss Candies closing. Rising crime and economic pressures mirror a national retail crisis. Read the full analysis.
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.
Thieves raid shop for £10k cards, miss £1,200 Pokémon card
Shocking CCTV shows thieves raiding a Beeston trading card shop, stealing £10,000 in stock but missing a valuable single card. Nottinghamshire Police are investigating.
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.
AI Cameras Wrongly Accuse Innocent Shoppers of Theft
Facial recognition tech in UK stores flags thousands daily, but critics warn of wrongful accusations and privacy invasions. Read about the shoplifting epidemic and the AI debate.
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.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow and butter sizes
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
What the UK Bought in 2025: Key Consumer Trends
A look back at the UK's most sought-after items in 2025, from viral toys to seasonal food collaborations and shifting spending habits. Discover the full story.
House of Fraser Plymouth Store Closure Confirmed for 2026
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.
Boxing Day footfall up 4.4% in strongest Christmas surge for 10 years
UK retailers enjoyed a resilient festive period with Boxing Day footfall up 4.4%, the strongest increase in a decade. Discover the trends that defined Christmas 2025 shopping.
Record 8,234 US stores close in 2025 as retail crisis deepens
A staggering 8,234 US stores shut permanently in 2025, a 12% rise on 2024. Discover which major chains collapsed and why experts say the 'retail apocalypse' is a myth.
Boxing Day sales: Mixed start as footfall dips slightly
Early data reveals a patchy start to Boxing Day sales with retail parks busier but high streets quieter. Barclays predicts £1bn less spending than last year. Discover the regional trends.
Boxing Day footfall dips on UK high streets
UK Boxing Day sales saw a shift from high streets to retail parks, with central London footfall down 7.7%. Discover the changing trends in post-Christmas shopping.
Boxing Day retail parks see footfall surge
Boxing Day shopping gets a 'really positive start' with retail park visits up 6.9%. Discover the trends reshaping the post-Christmas sales, from coastal town boosts to changing consumer habits.
Middle-Class 'Shoplifting Entrepreneurs' Target Premium Goods
A new breed of middle-class shoplifters is stealing designer goods and collectables to sell online for profit, experts reveal. Discover the shocking scale of this retail crime wave.
UK Christmas Eve shopper numbers up 2.4% year-on-year
Shopper footfall across UK high streets and retail parks surged on Christmas Eve, rising 2.4% year-on-year. Discover the regional data and what it means for retailers.
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
TGI Fridays UK files for administration again
The UK operator of TGI Fridays has filed to appoint administrators for the second time in December, seeking a rescue deal for its 49 restaurants and 2,000 staff. Read the latest on the chain's future.
Shoplifting Epidemic: 810 Unsolved Crimes a Day
New figures reveal a record 810 shoplifting offences go unsolved daily in the UK. With cases soaring, staff face abuse and violence. The Lib Dems demand action.
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