UK retail footfall rose 3.9% over Christmas, with Boxing Day up 4.4%—the strongest increase in a decade. Retail parks led with an 8.8% surge. Discover the full analysis of the festive retail boost.
Cardzone launches a 50% off closing down sale as its Didcot Shopping Centre branch prepares to shut for good on January 10, 2026. Get the details.
High street fashion chain River Island will close 33 UK stores by end of January 2026 as part of a court-approved restructuring plan. See the full list of affected locations.
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.
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 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.
Lord Anthony Bamford wins planning permission for a 'landscape observatory' on his Cotswolds estate, despite strong opposition over light pollution and landscape impact.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Oxfordshire are set for snow on January 3, as weather maps turn purple. Get the latest forecast and travel updates.
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 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.
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.
Launton Grange Care Home in Bicester celebrates two centenarians, Catherine 'Kate' Nicholls and Barbara Marsh, with unforgettable parties. Discover the heartwarming community celebrations.
Mercedes-Benz is investing £20m in the UK, creating 150 high-skilled jobs in Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire to boost electric vehicle manufacturing. Read more.
UK households urged to check electric blankets after Oxfordshire safety tests reveal over a third are dangerous. Learn how to stay safe this winter.
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.
An Oxfordshire IT manager saved a 70-year-old family oak tree, transforming it with beer caps and resin into a stunning table. His DIY project, using tools under £65, created a new centrepiece. Read the inspiring story of upcycling and family legacy.
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.
Jeremy Clarkson details the clash between Kaleb Cooper and a bird expert over harvesting at Diddly Squat Farm. Discover the agricultural dilemma and its consequences.
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.
Pets at Home reports 33.5% profit drop as retail business struggles. Bosses announce urgent action plan including £20 million cost-cutting programme to revive the 34-year-old chain.
Next implements AI 'Thruvision' technology detecting stolen goods hidden in clothing. The system uses body heat detection and has already reduced theft in warehouses. #RetailSecurity
David and Victoria Beckham face fresh opposition over planning applications for their Grade-II listed Oxfordshire home, accused of 'drip-feeding' changes to avoid scrutiny.
River Island is shutting its Altrincham store in a major restructuring plan, with 71 more UK locations at risk. Discover the full list of closures and the reasons behind the high street exodus.
Claire's accessories store vanishes from Richmond high street as part of major closures following US bankruptcy and UK administration. Find your nearest store.
Plans for a major expansion of Shobnall Retail Park in Burton have been approved, bringing a new M&S, a drive-thru Greggs, and a 24-lane bowling alley. The development will create 150 jobs and add 400 parking spaces. Discover the full details of this exci