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Kilchoan's last shop closes in online retail blow

The remote Scottish Highlands community of Kilchoan faces a devastating blow as its only local shop announces permanent closure, highlighting the existential threat online retail poses to rural Britain.

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.

Kelvin Fletcher's Farm Faces Financial Crisis

Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher reveals his beloved Peak District farm is battling crippling financial pressures that threaten its future, despite the family's emotional investment and dedication.

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.

La'BuBu Fashion Brand Closes After 22 Years

The beloved fashion retailer La'BuBu is shutting its doors forever, leaving thousands of devoted customers heartbroken after more than two decades of style dominance.

Macy's to close 36 stores in major restructuring

The iconic 169-year-old department store Macy's is shuttering 36 locations across the United States as part of a dramatic 'bold new chapter' strategy to revitalise the struggling retail chain.

88 Major Retailers Closing UK Stores - Full List

Britain's shopping streets face unprecedented challenges as nearly 90 well-known brands announce store closures. Discover which retailers are affected and which locations are hardest hit.

US rural airline subsidies failing communities

Exclusive investigation reveals how America's Essential Air Service programme is struggling to maintain vital air links to remote communities despite millions in taxpayer funding.

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