Shoe Zone closes fan-favourite Rhyl store
Shoe Zone begins clearance sale as it shuts its Rhyl branch, part of a wider retail crisis hitting UK high streets. Discover the full impact and store closure list.
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UK retail growth slows as households await Labour Budget
UK retail sales growth slowed to 1.6% in October as cautious households cut spending ahead of expected tax rises in the Labour Autumn Budget. Discover how this affects Christmas shopping.
Morrisons replaces 100 counters with new sushi bars
Morrisons is transforming UK supermarkets by replacing nearly 100 fresh meat and fish counters with new Happy Tokyo sushi concessions. Discover the stores affected and future plans.
Welsh Retail Footfall Surges 7.1% in March
New data reveals Welsh retail is outperforming other UK nations with significant footfall increases in March 2024, offering hope for high streets and shopping centres.
£300M in unspent M&S and John Lewis vouchers discovered
New research reveals British shoppers are holding over £300 million in unspent gift cards and vouchers for retail giants M&S and John Lewis - but time is running out to spend them.
Matalan Ends Online Returns in Major Policy Shift
In a bold retail shake-up, fashion giant Matalan announces it will stop accepting returns for online purchases, joining a growing industry trend to cut costs and reduce environmental impact.
Primark scraps traditional tills for mobile checkout system
Primark is revolutionising the shopping experience by replacing traditional tills with mobile checkout points, allowing staff to process payments anywhere in the store.
Lidl confirms Perry Barr store opening date
Discount supermarket giant Lidl has announced the official opening date for its exciting new Birmingham store at Perry Barr Retail Park, bringing fresh groceries and unbeatable prices to the community this spring.
Sainsbury's urgent recycling plea over yogurt pots
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's issues desperate recycling appeal to shoppers regarding specific Rachel's Organic yogurt containers that cannot be processed through normal routes.
John Lewis Birmingham escalator crisis affects thousands
Thousands of frustrated shoppers at John Lewis Birmingham encounter major accessibility challenges as multiple escalators remain out of order, sparking concerns about mobility access and customer experience.
Sutton Coldfield Coffee Shop Closes Suddenly
The popular Coffee#1 café in Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Shopping Centre has closed unexpectedly, with staff reportedly learning about the closure just hours before shutting down permanently.
Bargoed carer Kelly wins Wales Care Award
Discover how Kelly Jones, a dedicated carer from Bargoed, won the prestigious Wales Care Award for her extraordinary compassion and commitment to care home residents.
M&S Profits Soar 58% in Stunning Turnaround
Marks & Spencer's transformation strategy delivers impressive results with clothing and home sales climbing 5.7% and food revenue up 13%, signalling a major retail comeback story.
Fired Earth collapses: All UK showrooms closing
The renowned homeware and tiles specialist Fired Earth enters administration, triggering immediate closure of all UK showrooms and putting jobs at risk across the country.
The Entertainer announces major job cuts amid cost crisis
Britain's beloved toy chain The Entertainer faces tough restructuring with significant job losses as rising costs and tax pressures hit the retail sector hard.
Lidl cuts prices on 100+ essential items
Lidl announces major price cuts across more than 100 everyday items in UK stores, delivering relief to shoppers amid cost of living pressures.
Birmingham Sunday Trading Hours Set for Major Extension
Birmingham's premier shopping destinations are poised for a dramatic Sunday trading overhaul, with proposals to extend opening hours significantly across the city centre retail hubs.
ASOS cuts 500 jobs in UK restructuring
Online fashion giant ASOS announces significant workforce reduction affecting 500 roles across UK operations, including key Birmingham distribution centres, as part of cost-cutting measures.
M&S closes Birmingham store after 18 months
M&S confirms permanent closure of its Birmingham city centre store, leaving another empty unit in the struggling retail district just 18 months after opening.
Wales Air Ambulance Appeals for Ceredigion Volunteers
The vital Wales Air Ambulance service faces a critical shortage of volunteers in Ceredigion and is appealing for local heroes to step forward and support their life-saving missions across rural Wales.
Wales Business Titan Expands Cardiff Headquarters
Cardiff's commercial property market receives massive boost as Wales' largest independent commercial property consultancy completes landmark deal at St David's House.
Violence against shop workers surges by one-third
Shocking new data reveals a dramatic surge in physical assaults and verbal abuse targeting retail staff across Britain, with Co-op reporting over 1,000 incidents daily.
M&S Birmingham Unveils Major Fashion & Home Overhaul
M&S announces revolutionary store overhaul with exciting new fashion brands, homeware collections and competitive pricing strategy at Birmingham Bullring.
Joe Richards Jewellers closes after 128 years in Birmingham
The iconic Birmingham Jewellery Quarter institution Joe Richards announces permanent closure, marking the end of an era for city's heritage and leaving 15 employees facing redundancy.
John Lewis click and collect warning to shoppers
Major retailer John Lewis warns customers about strict time limits for click and collect orders as items risk being returned and refunded if not picked up promptly.
Waitrose Implements New £50 Checkout Rule
Waitrose introduces a significant policy change affecting self-service checkout payments, setting a £50 minimum for card transactions to combat theft and streamline operations.
Aldi to open 16 new UK stores in major expansion
Discount supermarket giant Aldi announces major expansion with 16 new stores planned across the UK, creating hundreds of jobs and bringing bargain groceries to more communities.
Primark Owner ABF Considers Business Separation
Associated British Foods is exploring a potential separation of its retail and grocery divisions, a move that could reshape the future of Primark and its 400+ stores across the UK and internationally.
Tesco's 'humiliating' checkout change sparks shopper outrage
Tesco has quietly rolled out a controversial new self-checkout system that's leaving customers feeling 'humiliated' and 'treated like criminals' during routine shopping trips.
Waitrose Launches 'Little Treats' Loyalty Scheme
Waitrose unveils exciting new loyalty programme offering members free hot drinks, newspapers and exclusive discounts as part of their 'Little Treats' initiative.
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