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.
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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.
Organised Crime Targets UK Building Sites Over Christmas
Security bosses warn organised crime gangs are exploiting the Christmas shutdown to steal high-value tools and equipment from UK construction sites, with losses potentially exceeding £100m. Learn how firms can protect their assets.
Spirit Airlines agents charged with theft of passenger's purse
Two Spirit Airlines agents face theft charges after allegedly stealing a passenger's designer purse from Fort Lauderdale airport. Read the full details of the incident and investigation.
Evri driver filmed stealing parcel from doorstep
CCTV footage shows an Evri delivery driver allegedly stealing a parcel from a Hampshire home. The incident highlights the UK's £650m-a-year parcel theft epidemic. Read the full story.
Spirit Airlines staff charged with theft of passenger's designer bag
Two Spirit Airlines employees face petit theft charges after allegedly stealing a passenger's Louis Vuitton wristlet left at a Florida airport gate. Read the full investigation details.
Man banned from all UK Tesco, Sainsbury's, Co-op stores
Christopher Moran receives a five-year criminal behaviour order banning him from major UK retailers after pleading guilty to 10 thefts. Read the full court details.
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.
Christmas shoplifting surges as retail staff face abuse
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.
Parcel theft crisis hits 1 in 4 UK households
New data shows 25% of Britons experienced parcel theft in 2024. Share your delivery nightmare stories as we investigate this growing epidemic.
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
Police Chief Demands Tougher Shoplifting Sentences
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.
Texas police bust sophisticated Lego theft ring
A sophisticated organised crime ring targeting Lego sets across Texas has been dismantled after a major police investigation uncovered their multi-state theft operation.
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.
Boston Lululemon store hit in coordinated robbery spree
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.
Tuk-tuk driver avoids jail after £31k wine theft spree
A Westminster tuk-tuk driver who orchestrated an audacious £31,000 theft spree targeting champagne and fine wine from London's most exclusive restaurants has walked free from court in a surprising verdict.
UK Phone Snatching Crisis: New Cartoon Exposes Urban Crime
A startling new cartoon commentary reveals how mobile phone theft has evolved into a sophisticated criminal enterprise plaguing UK streets, with thieves employing increasingly brazen tactics.
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.
Opera-singing thief stuns Melbourne supermarket shoppers
In an extraordinary scene at a Coles supermarket in Prahran, a theatrical thief performed opera while allegedly stealing high-value electronics, leaving security guards and shoppers utterly bewildered.
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.
Manhole cover thief caught on camera in Orpington
Shocking CCTV footage captures a brazen thief stealing heavy metal manhole covers from residential streets in Orpington, sparking safety concerns and police investigation.
Fury as thief steals 21 manhole covers in dangerous spree
Residents and authorities are outraged as a reckless thief removes crucial manhole covers from residential streets, creating deadly hazards for pedestrians and motorists in a shocking crime spree.
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.
Louvre Museum Diamond Heist: Millions in Gems Stolen
In a stunning security breach, thieves have stolen precious diamonds worth millions from the Louvre Museum's prestigious exhibition, raising serious questions about the iconic institution's protection measures.
Maine man loses £40k in Kennebunk van theft nightmare
A Maine man's dream road trip turns into a financial nightmare after thieves steal his van containing £40,000 in cash from a Kennebunk car park. Police launch urgent investigation into the daring daylight theft.
Wine thief ordered to return stolen champagne or face jail
A serial thief who targeted premium restaurants across London faces an unusual sentence - return the stolen luxury drinks or face imprisonment in this remarkable court case.
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