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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.

Morrisons removes use by dates from milk

Supermarket giant Morrisons is removing 'use by' dates from milk packaging in a bold environmental initiative that could prevent millions of pints from being wasted unnecessarily each year.

OAP banned from Aldi after security confrontation

A 75-year-old grandfather has been barred from his local Aldi after confronting security staff about their ID checks, igniting discussions about retail security protocols and customer rights across Britain.

Aldi's 23 Priority Towns for New Supermarket Expansion

Discount supermarket giant Aldi has identified 23 key towns across the UK where it's actively seeking sites for new store openings, with Birmingham and the West Midlands featuring prominently in their expansion strategy.

M&S to shut 11 cafés in major restructuring

High street giant Marks & Spencer confirms plans to close 11 cafés nationwide as part of wider store restructuring, affecting multiple locations from autumn 2024.

WHSmith Opens First Standalone Post Office Branch

In a revolutionary move for the UK retail sector, WHSmith has launched its inaugural standalone Post Office branch, merging traditional postal services with modern convenience in a groundbreaking new format.

M&S Announces New Birmingham Bullring Flagship Store

Retail giant Marks & Spencer reveals plans for a spectacular new flagship store in Birmingham's Bullring, bringing fashion, food and homeware to the city centre in a major boost for local shopping.

Home Bargains Data Breach Warning - Change Passwords

Popular discount retailer Home Bargains warns customers of potential data breach after suspicious activity detected on internal computer systems. Cybersecurity experts advise immediate password changes.

hmv Expands Vinyl Empire with New UK & Ireland Stores

The legendary entertainment retailer hmv is making a triumphant return to the high street, announcing ambitious expansion plans that will bring new vinyl-focused stores to key locations across the UK and Ireland throughout 2025.

Co-op Confirms Birmingham Store Closure Date

Another Birmingham high street faces a major blow as the Co-op confirms it will shut its doors permanently at a key city location, leaving residents concerned about local shopping options.

Wilko reopens Birmingham city centre store

Beloved discount retailer Wilko is reopening its flagship Birmingham store with a major jobs boost, marking a dramatic comeback after last year's collapse.

Poundland to Close 10 More UK Stores

Discount retailer Poundland confirms another wave of store closures affecting multiple locations nationwide, as part of ongoing portfolio review and transformation strategy.

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