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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Much-loved London pie shop closing after 116 years
First opened in 1908, Harringtons will close when the family who have run it for 116 years find a buyer (Picture: @harringtonspieandmash/Instagram) A much-loved pie and mash shop is set to close after being run by the same family for 116 years. Just this week, MPs debated whether to grant protective status to the Cockney...
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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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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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Thieves smash London shop and steal £6,000 suits seconds after police drive past
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Thieves ransacked £6,000 worth of designer suits in a smash and grab raid – before making off on bikes. The pair used bricks to break into the Batch London store in Spitalfields in the early hours of...
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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...
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TGI Fridays closes a dozen stores across America in just one month
TGI Fridays CEO Brandon Coleman III reacts to McDonald’s reportedly raising its franchise royalty fee for the first time in 30 years on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Your ability to enjoy a plate of loaded potato skins and $5 happy hour drinks is slowly dwindling, as TGI Fridays has closed 12 U.S. locations in the past...
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Sainsbury’s Enhances Convenience Store Range
Sainsbury’s is set to elevate its convenience stores through a new range improvement initiative aimed at enhancing customer experience. The programme will reassess the product range in stores, focusing on optimising ‘dine in’ and ‘food-to-go’ selections. It also explores efficient utilisation of space within convenience store sites to better cater to shoppers’ needs. An extension...