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.
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.
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.
Puy du Fou España, an immersive history park in Toledo, is crowned Europe's Leading Theme Park 2025. Its unique, ride-free model is now set to cross the Channel, with a major UK park planned near Oxfordshire from 2029.
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.
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.
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.
Legoland Windsor Resort opens its gates to dogs for the first time this Christmas. Discover the Paws in the Park initiative dates and how to bring your furry friend for festive fun.
Shoplifting offences hit record high with 530,643 reported cases in England and Wales. Retail workers reveal shocking stories of theft and violence during festive season.
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
Britain's top police leader calls for urgent sentencing reform as shoplifting cases skyrocket, putting retailers and staff at risk amid growing organised retail crime.
Exclusive: Retail workers across Britain are experiencing severe psychological trauma following violent robberies, with many suffering panic attacks and nightmares as shoplifting epidemic escalates.
High street giant Primark reports impressive 7% sales growth despite inflation pressures, with major expansion plans including new Twinings partnership and US store openings.
Exclusive report on the coordinated robbery series hitting Boston's upscale Back Bay Lululemon store, with thieves making off with thousands in premium athleticwear amid rising retail crime concerns.
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.
Apple closes its iconic Union Square store in San Francisco amid rising crime and urban challenges, dealing another significant setback to the struggling city centre.
Marks & Spencer announces ambitious expansion plan with 20 new stores across the UK, creating over 3,400 jobs and bringing back beloved fashion brands.
Exclusive: Woolworths reveals shocking scale of retail crime epidemic as supermarkets deploy facial recognition and body cameras to protect workers from violent attacks.
Dramatic rescue operation at New Hampshire amusement park as multiple riders remain trapped upside down on malfunctioning ride for over twenty minutes
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.
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.
West Midlands Police release CCTV images following serious sexual assault in Park Hall Park, Walsall, as investigation intensifies
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.
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.
Target's chief executive Brian Cornell reveals escalating organised retail crime is putting staff safety at risk and costing retailers billions annually.
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.
Another beloved high street name faces significant restructuring as economic pressures force the closure of 83 stores nationwide, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
Britain faces a retail crime crisis as shoplifting soars to unprecedented levels, with police failing to attend majority of incidents amid growing business fears.
Major police operation targets organised crime networks behind stolen goods sales across the UK, with 32 suspects arrested and luxury items worth millions recovered.
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.
Exclusive: Waitrose deploys stark anti-shoplifting posters in employee areas as UK retail theft surges. The upmarket supermarket chain adopts direct messaging to staff about rising losses.