Co-op Supports Labour’s Plan to Raise Business Rates for Supermarkets and Department Stores
In a surprising move, Co-op has backed Labour's plans to increase business rates for supermarkets and department stores, claiming...
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Heatwave Impacts UK Retail Footfall in June
In June, extreme heat led to a decrease in UK shopper footfall, according to the British Retail Consortium's data....
High Street Struggles Amid Rising Online Sales
Britain's high street sales saw a sluggish June as consumers, influenced by warmer weather and economic concerns, preferred online...
CDS Superstores Accelerates Expansion of The Range and Wilko with New Site Appeal
CDS Superstores, owner of The Range and Wilko, is accelerating its nationwide expansion plans, seeking new sites for store...
Oxford Street Pedestrianisation Approved by Mayor Sadiq Khan
London Mayor Sadiq Khan announces Oxford Street's pedestrianisation plan, citing "overwhelming public and business support." Over two-thirds of respondents...
MFI Set for High Street Comeback with £3m Investment
Tonight, we bring you exciting news about the furniture retailer MFI making a comeback after nearly two decades. The...
Theo Paphitis on High Street Struggles and Business Rates Reform
Ryman's chairman Theo Paphitis has endorsed Labour's proposals for business rates reform, criticizing the previous government's lack of action...
WHSmith Transitions to TGJones: A New Era for British Retail
WHSmith is vanishing from British high streets as its parent company sells the business to private equity firm Modella...
RJA Warns Retail Giants Face Job Cuts Amid Higher Costs and Regulations
Retail Jobs Alliance warns that one in ten shop floor workers could lose their jobs by 2028 due to...
WHSmith Puts High Street Business Up for Sale: A Strategic Shift After 230 Years
WHSmith, a staple of the UK high street for over 230 years, is officially exploring the sale of its...