UK Retail Footfall Records Best December Since 2011
UK retail footfall surged 1.3% in December, the strongest annual uplift for the month since 2011. Evening visits soared, driven by experience-led shopping. Discover the key trends.
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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.
Lidl's Record Christmas: 51M Shoppers & £1.1bn Sales
Lidl GB reports a record-breaking Christmas with over 50 million shoppers and £1.1bn in sales. Discover the key drivers behind the discount retailer's festive surge.
Lidl's Record Christmas Sales Hit £1.1 Billion
Lidl enjoyed a record-breaking festive period with over 50 million shoppers and £1.1bn in sales. Discover how the discount giant is reshaping UK retail.
Lidl's record-breaking Christmas sales hit £1.1bn
Lidl GB reports a record-breaking festive period with over 50 million shoppers and £1.1bn in sales. Discover the key drivers behind the discount supermarket's success. Read the full analysis.
Lidl Christmas sales surge 10% with record 51m shoppers
Lidl GB reports a record-breaking festive period with a 10% sales surge and nearly 51 million customers. CEO Ryan McDonnell credits low prices and British sourcing for soaring loyalty.
Tropical Plant Serum Doubles Hair Thickness in Trial
A new scalp serum combining Centella asiatica plant cells with lab-engineered growth factors more than doubled hair thickness and density in a clinical study. Discover the promising science behind this hair loss breakthrough.
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.
UK economic growth slows again, hitting 0.1% in Q3
New ONS figures show UK economic growth slowed to 0.1% in Q3 2025, with Q2 revised down. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism over 'anti-growth' tax policies. Read the full analysis.
Population and Consumption: The Dual Climate Drivers
A leading environmentalist challenges George Monbiot's dismissal of population concerns, citing IPCC data that names economic and population growth as key climate drivers. Discover the full debate.
Black Friday abuse crisis hits UK retail workers
As Black Friday begins, the Retail Trust reveals 77% of shop staff face intimidation. The charity urges shoppers to show respect with simple smiles and thank yous during the festive rush.
M&S Plans 500 New UK Stores with Large Car Parks
Marks & Spencer announces a massive expansion of 500 new UK stores, featuring wider aisles and larger car parks. Discover the full details of their growth strategy.
Walmart hikes outlook as affluent buyers boost earnings
Walmart upgrades its annual forecast after a surge in high-income shoppers and online sales fuels record quarterly revenue. Discover how the retail giant is thriving.
Bunnings Faces Pressure to Ban Dogs From Stores
The beloved DIY chain Bunnings finds itself at the centre of a heated national debate as calls intensify to prohibit pets in stores following a series of concerning incidents. As opinions clash between animal lovers and safety advocates, we examine whethe
Starbucks and Dutch Bros Reveal UK Expansion Plans
Major coffee chains Starbucks and Dutch Bros announce aggressive expansion strategies across Britain, signalling intensified competition in the UK's thriving café market.
Primark sales jump 7% amid retail expansion push
High street giant Primark reports impressive 7% sales growth despite inflation pressures, with major expansion plans including new Twinings partnership and US store openings.
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.
M&S launches major expansion with 20 new stores
Marks & Spencer announces ambitious expansion plan with 20 new stores across the UK, creating over 3,400 jobs and bringing back beloved fashion brands.
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.
Whole Foods Sparks Wyomissing Property Boom
The Pennsylvania town of Wyomissing is experiencing an unprecedented retail and property surge following Whole Foods' commitment to a major new development, transforming the local economy and housing market.
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.
UK economy stagnates with zero growth in April
Britain's economic growth flatlined at 0.0% in April, missing analyst forecasts and raising concerns about the strength of the recovery. Services and production sectors showed modest gains while construction output fell significantly.
Target CEO warns of organised retail crime surge
Target's chief executive Brian Cornell reveals escalating organised retail crime is putting staff safety at risk and costing retailers billions annually.
Target Plans Thousands of Job Cuts Amid Stagnant Sales
American retail colossus Target reveals plans to cut thousands of corporate positions in strategic cost-cutting move following disappointing sales performance and changing consumer habits.
Major retailer announces 83 store closures across UK
Another beloved high street name faces significant restructuring as economic pressures force the closure of 83 stores nationwide, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
Reeves demands economic growth plan in first day as Chancellor
New Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches economic fightback with urgent growth directive to ministers, warning Britain faces 'most challenging inheritance since WWII' with public finances in worst state ever recorded.
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.
UK economy shows zero growth in April, ONS figures reveal
New ONS figures reveal the UK economy showed no growth in April, complicating Rachel Reeves' economic strategy just days after taking office as Chancellor.
UK Economy Stagnates with Zero Growth in April
Britain's economy showed no growth in April 2024, with wet weather dampening retail sales and construction output. Get the full analysis of the UK's economic standstill.
UK economy grows 0.4% in August, Reeves welcomes recovery signs
Britain's economy expanded by 0.4% in August, marking a significant turnaround after months of stagnation. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces cautious optimism amid ongoing economic challenges.
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