Oliver Bonas announces new UK store openings and relocations
Oliver Bonas reveals a wave of new store openings and relocations across England and Scotland before year-end, with 20 more planned for 2025. Discover the full list of locations.
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Boxing Day 2025: Shopper Numbers Up 4.4%
Boxing Day proved a 'bumper day' for UK retail as footfall jumped 4.4%, the strongest increase in over ten years. Discover how high streets, retail parks, and coastal towns performed.
Boxing Day footfall jumps 4.4% in biggest surge for 10 years
Boxing Day 2024 delivered a bumper boost for UK retailers, with footfall up 4.4% in the strongest rise for over a decade. Discover where and when shoppers flocked for bargains.
Weston-super-Mare: Classic Brummie Seaside Getaway
Discover why Weston-super-Mare remains a favourite festive beach destination for Birmingham families. Explore donkey rides, the Sky Wheel, and the Grand Pier, all within a two-hour drive.
Telford retail park bids to increase unit size for superstores
British Land applies to boost maximum store size at Telford Forge Retail Park to attract larger retailers, aiming to secure long-term tenancies and support the local economy. Read the full details.
No Action Over Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Chants, Police Confirm
Avon and Somerset Police conclude no further action against Bob Vylan's frontman over Glastonbury chants after CPS advice. Read the full update on the investigation.
Major UK Shoe Chain Axes 100 Jobs After Sales Plunge
VF Corporation, owner of Vans and The North Face, axes nearly 100 UK jobs after a 10% sales drop. Turnover falls to £321.5m as consumers cut spending. Read the full financial analysis.
Mothercare Plans Rebuild After £1.4m Loss and Sales Fall
Mothercare announces plans to rebuild its UK and global operations despite posting a £1.4m loss and a 25% sales drop. The retailer says it has 'stabilised' and is seeking a new CEO.
Next and Currys warn new worker rules will cut jobs
Retail leaders warn Labour's new workers' rights legislation will lead to fewer jobs and hurt high streets. Read the full industry reaction and analysis.
Scope to close 77 charity shops by March 2026
Disability charity Scope announces plans to close 77 of its 138 UK shops, including in Birmingham, to save £4m. The high street faces rising costs and a shift to online.
Matches Fashion set for UK return in 2026
Matches Fashion is set for a comeback in Britain next year under new owners Joe Wilkinson and Mario Maher. Discover their vision for the revived luxury brand.
River Island to close 33 stores in UK rescue plan
River Island will close 33 UK stores by January's end as part of a restructuring plan to save its retail business. See the full list of affected locations.
Boy, 15, charged with murder of girl, 9, in Weston-super-Mare
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder following the death of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. Police confirm a single stab wound was the cause.
Nine-year-old girl murdered in Weston-super-Mare
A murder investigation is underway after a nine-year-old girl was found dead at a property in Weston-super-Mare. A man is in custody as police appeal for privacy.
Girl, 9, found dead in Weston-super-Mare, boy arrested
A nine-year-old girl has been found dead at a property in Lime Close, Weston-super-Mare. A teenage boy is in custody on suspicion of murder. Police urge the public not to speculate.
£1,500 Donation Boosts Rare Disease Charity in Somerset
A Somerset charity supporting families with rare genetic condition PCD receives a vital £1,500 boost from David Wilson Redrow South West. Discover how the donation will help.
M5 death: Teen tasered by police before fatal collision
An 18-year-old was fatally struck on the M5 moments after a police officer discharged a Taser. The IOPC is investigating the tragic incident near Weston-super-Mare.
High Street Decline: Retail Footfall Falls in November
New data reveals a 0.8% year-on-year drop in UK retail footfall last month, driven by Autumn Budget tax fears and poor weather. Industry leaders call for a new high street revival plan.
Welsh shopper numbers fall in November, data shows
New figures reveal a 0.4% year-on-year drop in Welsh retail footfall for November, with Cardiff among the hardest-hit UK cities. Retailers now pin hopes on a December surge.
Black Friday slows UK shop price inflation
Black Friday sales led to a slowdown in shop price rises across the UK high street in November, new data reveals. Discover how consumer deals impacted inflation.
Man, 18, dies after leaving ambulance on M5
An 18-year-old man has died after being struck by a car on the M5. The incident occurred after he exited an ambulance on the northbound carriageway. Read the full report.
Metrocentre unveils new shopping and leisure zone
Metrocentre Partnership reveals plans for The Crescent, a new independent retail destination following a £70m refinance deal. Transformation begins early 2026.
McArthurGlen West Midlands to Add 25 New Stores
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands is expanding from 75 to 100 stores, creating up to 500 new jobs by 2027. Discover the latest retail growth in Cannock.
M&S opens 100,000sq ft flagship at Merry Hill
Marks & Spencer has officially opened its fully transformed 100,000sq ft flagship store at Merry Hill, featuring a larger food hall and new fashion sections. Explore the new shopping experience today!
Asda's £1bn IT setback delays recovery 6 months
Asda's £1bn IT system transition caused severe disruption, pushing its recovery timeline back by six months. CEO Allan Leighton calls the sales slump 'self-inflicted'. Read the full analysis.
Birmingham Shops Win 2025 Local Retail Champions
Two Birmingham stores, Candy and Liquor and Morrisons Daily, have been celebrated at the 2025 Local Retail Champions awards for their outstanding community work. Discover their inspiring stories.
Tesco's two-pack water limit angers online shoppers
Tesco faces backlash after imposing a two-pack limit on bottled water for home deliveries. Shoppers call the move 'ridiculous' and threaten to switch supermarkets. Discover the full story.
M&S Plans New Food Stores Across West Midlands
M&S reveals ambitious expansion plan, targeting over a dozen West Midlands locations for new or renewed food stores. Discover the full list of towns set for investment.
Debenhams CEO's £150m bonus scheme revealed
Debenhams CEO Dan Finley could earn a £148m bonus if shares soar, bypassing a shareholder vote. The retailer also reports narrowed losses. Read the full story.
Aldi promises cheapest Christmas dinner for 2024
Aldi vows to offer Britain's most affordable Christmas dinner, undercutting rivals on turkey and trimmings. Discover how the supermarket plans to ease festive financial strain.
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