Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Investors do not remember the UK’s disastrous ‘mini’ Budget of 2022 with much fondness. But former prime minister Liz Truss’s proposed abolition of the country’s “tourist tax” is one swiftly-ditched policy that spurs a sense...
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Full list of Uniqlo stores in UK with brand opening branch in major city
Uniqlo are continuing their expansion across the UK (Credits: In Pictures via Getty Images) Uniqlo are continuing their rollout across the United Kingdom with a new store set to open in a major northern city. This year alone, Uniqlo have opened four new stores across the UK as the brand, which originated in Japan, continues...
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Map shows full list of 10 new Lidl stores opening before the end of 2024
Lidl are ‘constantly scouring the country for new sites’ (Credits: Getty Images) Lidl are set to open a number of new stores across the United Kingdom before the year comes to an end. The German supermarket chain has announced plans for 10 new stores to open their doors this side of Christmas as part of...
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Map shows full list of Homebase stores closing down before the end of 2024
Several Homebase stores are closing down and are being replaced with Sainsbury branches (Credits: Shutterstock / John David Photog) Gone are the days of all your DIY needs in one convenient location – at least they will be for anyone living near 11 Homebase stores sold to Sainsbury’s. The chain, which sold off Homebase in...
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Reason postmen always wear shorts confirmed – even when it’s cold outside
It’s nearly the winter season which means people are switching the summer wardrobe out for warm jumpers and trousers – but, not posties. Despite the very mild end to October, shorts weather is well and truly coming to an end – for most people. Brits can expect freezing cold temperatures in November which is often...
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How John Lewis’s Oxford Street store will look in £6,500,000 transformation
Department stores are ‘here to stay,’ say John Lewis (Credits: REUTERS) One of John Lewis’s most popular stores is undergoing a £6.5 million transformation. Following the pandemic, John Lewis considered turning entire floors of their Oxford Street chain into offices. But just a few years later, the company are investing a whopping £6.5 million into...
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These are UK’s 6 best Primarks for all your shopping needs – voted for by you
OUR favourite high street shop has been on British soil for 50 years, but which stores are a cut above the rest? Here six Primark superfans visit the branches rated the best in Britain by Fabulous readers and share their reviews with Clemmie Fieldsend. 7 Six Primark superfans visit the branches rated the best in...
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Full list of Marks and Spencer stores closing in 2024
The number of legacy Marks & Spencer stores is being slashed by a quarter Marks & Spencer has confirmed the date for yet another closure of one of its ‘full-line’ legacy stores as part of its ongoing turnaround plan. The retailer is slashing the number of these branches – where a selection of clothing, homeware...
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WHSmith Revives Vinyl Records in UK Stores
WHSmith has announced it will once again stock vinyl records at 80 of its UK locations, triggered by increasing customer interest. The retailer initially introduced vinyl in the 1950s but halted sales 30 years ago as CDs grew in popularity. WHSmith is set to carry a selection of both chart-topping hits and classic albums in...
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Viral shopping hauls and their economic impact on UK retail
Recent trends in viral ‘shopping hauls’ contribute significantly to the rise in online returns, posing economic challenges for retailers. Social media platforms, notably TikTok, popularise ‘shopping hauls’ where users model items and solicit audience feedback on purchases. The increase in returns, predominantly driven by Gen Z shoppers, is estimated to cost UK retailers nearly £7bn...
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Holland & Barrett Set to Expand Travel Store Presence in the UK
Holland & Barrett is forging ahead with plans to expand its travel hub stores across the UK, riding on previous successes. The health and wellness retailer is looking to experiment with new formats, particularly in high-traffic areas like stations. Five stores have already been classified under travel categories, demonstrating clear viability and success. A trial...
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Inside UK shopping centre once Europe’s largest left with ‘hardly any shops open
Once the largest shopping centre in Europe, a tired UK retail complex took another blow as Halifax confirmed its imminent closure. Runcorn Shopping City will only have one bank left after Halifax closes on 29 April 2025, following in the footsteps of Santander. Branded a “shopping centre with no shops in it” by Runcorn barber...