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More than 13,000 high street shops closed in 2024
Experts have warned there is ‘worse set to come’ in 2025 because of Budget cost hikes.
More than 400 pubs shut doors for good as cost pressures rise
The number of pubs in England and Wales dipped below 39,000 for the first time, according to new figures.
2025 is a ‘must deliver’ year for Executive
Crisis around cost of doing business needs urgent action from Westminster and Stormont
Ann Summers cuts jobs as owners pump in £5 million to loss-making chain
The lingerie retailer said it had made a ‘small number’ of its more than 1,000 workforce redundant to cut costs across the group.
Primark boss says weight of Budget tax rises ‘falling on high street’
George Weston, the chief executive of Primark owner Associated British Foods, said it was preparing for a big jump in business costs.
Primark boss says weight of Budget tax rises ‘falling on high street’
George Weston, the chief executive of Primark owner Associated British Foods, said it was preparing for a big jump in business costs.
Whistles owner The Foschini Group buys White Stuff for around £50m
The new owner has said it plans to expand White Stuff’s portfolio of shops and concessions further after positive recent growth for the brand.
Vinyl to return to WH Smith stores for first time for more than 30 years
The chain will sell vinyl records in 80 of its high street shops.
Retail sales edge higher as new iPhone launch boosts tech stores
Total retail sales volumes, which measure the quantity bought, rose by 0.3% in September, the Office for National Statistics said.
September retail footfall hit by flooding across UK, figures suggest
Footfall levels dropped by 3% across all retail destinations, likely exacerbated by flooding, according to MRI Software data.