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.
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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.
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.
Brits cut Christmas spending by £100 amid cost crisis
UK consumers plan to cut festive spending by nearly £100 this Christmas, with parties, gifts and food budgets all facing reductions amid financial pressures.
Why your grocery bill keeps climbing despite falling inflation
British shoppers face relentless price hikes at supermarkets as food inflation persists despite overall economic improvements. Discover which everyday items are hitting your wallet hardest.
Primark fan saves £600 monthly with no-spend challenge
A Primark superfan reveals how her shopping addiction was costing her £600 monthly until she started a no-spend challenge that's transforming her finances and mindset.
Gold rush drives UK retail sales to three-year high
British retail sales surged to their highest level in three years as consumers flock to gold investments and luxury goods, offering unexpected economic resilience despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
UK retail sales plummet as consumer confidence hits record low
Britain's retail sector faces unprecedented challenges as sales volumes drop sharply amid rising costs and economic uncertainty, according to latest analysis from EY Item Club.
Gold Purchases Drive UK Retail Sales to Highest Since 2022
Britain's retail sector shows surprising resilience with September sales reaching their highest point in over two years, driven by strong jewellery and watch purchases ahead of anticipated Budget measures.
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.
UK Consumer Confidence Plunges to -30 in GfK Survey
New GfK survey reveals British consumer morale hits near-historic lows as households brace for economic challenges ahead of government budget announcement.
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.
£180,000 Hermès Offer: Skip Birkin Waiting Lists
Discover how Hermès is offering customers a chance to bypass their infamous waiting lists by spending £180,000 upfront. This revolutionary approach to luxury retail is changing how collectors acquire the world's most coveted handbags.
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.
Government's Secret British Gas & Holland & Barrett Deals Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how government departments bypassed competitive tendering to award lucrative contracts to major corporations including Centrica and Holland & Barrett during critical periods.
Armed Raid on Woolworths Sparks UK Retail Crime Alert
Shocking armed robbery at Woolworths store highlights escalating retail crime wave sweeping Britain, with police hunting multiple suspects after dramatic staff confrontation.
UK Retail Sales Surge Despite Budget Tax Fears
New data from Barclays reveals UK consumer spending accelerated in September 2025, with retail sales growing 1.5% despite concerns about potential tax rises in the upcoming budget.
Walmart expands in New York as Macy's closes stores
Retail giant Walmart announces ambitious expansion into New York City, opening new stores and creating hundreds of jobs while challenging established competitors.
NHS and Police spend £70M on diversity officers
Exclusive investigation uncovers massive taxpayer spending on equality and diversity officers across public services while frontline services face cutbacks.
The False Economy of Public Service Cuts
New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.
Petco announces US store closures in major retail shakeup
Pet retail giant Petco announces significant store closures across the United States, joining growing list of retailers facing challenging market conditions and shifting consumer habits.
Soaring food prices force 90% of Brits to change shopping
New research reveals the harsh reality of Britain's cost of living crisis as nine in ten shoppers alter their supermarket routines amid relentless grocery price inflation.
What's Your Shopping Personality? Take The Quiz
Discover whether you're a savvy saver or spontaneous spender with this revealing personality quiz that analyses your shopping habits and retail preferences.
23 High Street Stores Face Closure in Latest Retail Blow
Another major blow hits the UK High Street as popular retailer confirms 23 store closures across England and Wales, leaving staff and communities reeling from the latest retail casualties.
Tesco Clubcard faces uncertainty under Labour budget plans
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over potential tax changes affecting supermarket loyalty schemes like Tesco Clubcard in upcoming Labour budget.
Tesco warns budget cuts could push prices higher
Tesco chairman John Allan cautions that government spending cuts could trigger 'substantial' price rises for consumers already struggling with inflation.
Starbucks UK sales plunge amid consumer shift
Starbucks faces mounting challenges in the UK market with significant sales declines, store closures, and changing consumer preferences threatening its dominance.
Selfridges sales fall as tourist shopping declines
Iconic department store Selfridges reports significant sales decline, blaming reduced tourist spending on luxury goods in its flagship London store.
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