High Streets Shift from Shopping to Services and Leisure
New data reveals Britain's high streets have dramatically changed since 2019, with shopping declining while services, food, and leisure businesses surge. Explore how your local area compares.
Category : Retail
Home Bargains £2 Chocolate Diffuser for Cosy Nights
Home Bargains launches a £1.99 chocolate-scented diffuser with creamy milk chocolate and vanilla notes, perfect for creating a romantic, cosy home atmosphere ahead of Valentine's Day.
Marston's Sales Up 4% but Shares Slip 10.7%
Marston's pub group reports 4% like-for-like sales growth over 17 weeks, with strong Christmas trading, but shares fell sharply in early Wednesday trading.
Pets at Home Retail Sales Improve After Price Cuts
Pets at Home reports narrowing retail sales declines in Q3 after implementing price reductions on over 1,000 products, while veterinary business continues strong performance.
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B&M's £10 Wooden Wall Panels Transform Homes
Homeowners are praising B&M's affordable wooden wall decorations, priced from £10, that offer stylish acoustic panels to elevate interior design without overspending.
£50 Corkage Fee for Non-Alcoholic Wine in UK Restaurants
UK restaurants charge corkage fees up to £50 for alcohol-free wine, with policies varying widely across the country. Some venues refuse BYO entirely.
Debenhams Hikes Earnings Outlook, Keeps PrettyLittleThing
Debenhams Group has increased its annual earnings guidance to £50 million and decided to retain the PrettyLittleThing brand, citing successful turnaround efforts.
IKEA Closing Sale Chaos: Shoppers Fight Over Furniture
Dramatic scenes unfolded at an IKEA closing-down sale in China as shoppers were caught on camera fighting over furniture bargains, with trolley snatching and heated exchanges erupting in the store.
McDonald's Friends Collab With Adult Happy Meal Toys
McDonald's unveils exclusive Friends collaboration featuring adult Happy Meal toys, limited-edition meals, and collectible character figurines for UK fans.
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Aldi to Open 40 New UK Stores in 2026 Expansion
Aldi reveals plans to open 40 new UK stores in 2026 as part of a £1.6bn investment programme, targeting locations like Southam and Hastings while aiming for 1,500 stores nationwide.
McDonald's Brings Back 80s Changeables Happy Meal Toys
McDonald's has officially relaunched its iconic Changeables Happy Meal toy line from the late 1980s and early 1990s, featuring 16 collectible characters that transform from menu items into robots and dinosaurs.
Royal Mail's Christmas Crisis: 16 Million Face Late Deliveries
Citizens Advice reveals Royal Mail's 'unacceptable' festive performance, with 16 million people experiencing delayed letters and parcels, a 50% increase from 2024.
Trader Joe's 2026 Awards Reveal Top Products
Trader Joe's has announced the winners of its 2026 Customer Choice Awards, with Steamed Pork & Ginger Soup Dumplings taking the overall top spot after a nationwide vote.
UK Hospitality Tax Crisis: Government Support Falls Short
UK hotels, restaurants and pubs face Europe's highest hospitality taxes with rateable values set to double, threatening thousands of businesses despite limited government relief measures.
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Shopper's 385 Sainsbury's Visits: Fruit Quality Secret
A shopper discovered she visited Sainsbury's 385 times last year through Nectar's 'Check you out' campaign. Despite cheaper Aldi nearby, superior satsuma quality keeps her loyal.
Labour's Business Rates U-Turn Sparks High Street Crisis
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting criticism after offering temporary business rates relief only to pubs, leaving thousands of retail and hospitality businesses facing crippling tax rises.
Royal Mail Delays Impact 16 Million Over Christmas
New research reveals 29% of UK adults experienced Royal Mail letter delays during Christmas 2025, a 50% increase from 2024, with millions missing vital documents.
McDonald's Brings Back 80s Happy Meal Toys and New Sauce
McDonald's reintroduces the beloved Changeables toy line in U.S. Happy Meals after nearly 40 years, alongside a new hot honey sauce and other menu updates.
Pub Landlords Blast Labour's 'Sticking Plaster' Rescue Deal
Labour's business rates cut for pubs is branded a 'sticking plaster' by publicans who warn it won't reduce current costs or lower prices for customers amid industry crisis.
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Amazon Closes All 72 US Grocery Stores, Focuses on Whole Foods
Amazon announces the closure of all 72 Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh grocery stores across the US, citing economic challenges. The company will focus on Whole Foods and delivery services.
Pub Aid Package Branded 'Sticking Plaster' by Landlords
Labour's business rates relief for pubs has been criticised as insufficient by publicans facing closure, with many warning it fails to address soaring energy costs and VAT bills.
Amazon Closes Fresh & Go Stores, Focuses on Whole Foods
Amazon is closing all Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go physical stores, shifting focus to grocery delivery, Whole Foods expansion, and new supercentre concepts.
Amazon Closes All Fresh and Go Stores, 72 Locations Shutting
Amazon announces closure of all 72 Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores across the US, shifting focus to Whole Foods Market and same-day grocery delivery services.
Pub Rates Cut Criticised as 'Wholly Inadequate'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces 15% business rates relief for English pubs and music venues from April, but hospitality bosses warn support is insufficient and excludes other struggling sectors.
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Hobbycraft Recalls Asbestos-Tainted Play Sand
Hobbycraft has issued a full recall of its Giant Box of Craft coloured play sand after tests confirmed asbestos contamination, warning of health risks to children.
Pub Rates Relief Called 'Wholly Inadequate' by Industry
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces 15% business rates discount for English pubs and music venues from April, but hospitality leaders warn support doesn't go far enough.
Labour MPs Revolt Over 'Inadequate' Pub Rates Relief
More than 50 Labour MPs warn Chancellor Rachel Reeves that a 15% business rates cut for pubs is insufficient, as over 200 venues shut in six months amid tax hikes.
Hot Honey Craze: Is the 'Swicy' Trend Peaking?
From pizzas to crisps, hot honey's sweet and spicy flavour is everywhere. But with mass-produced versions and 'fake' honey concerns, is this Gen Z food trend about to burst?
Grocery Code Sparks Price Fears as Major Retailers Sign On
Canada's Grocery Code of Conduct has taken effect, aiming to regulate retailer-supplier relations. While intended to boost transparency, concerns persist about potential price impacts on consumers.
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Red Robin Closes Multiple Restaurants in Cost-Cutting Move
The casual dining chain Red Robin is permanently closing several locations across the United States, continuing its aggressive 'Operation North Star' restructuring plan aimed at reducing significant financial losses.
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