After a poor Christmas the high street suffered several high profile collapses in early January. One of the chains which entered administration was camera retailer Jessops, which was forced to throw in the towel after several years of struggling against... Read More
The UK’s third-largest supermarket chain has announced its intentions to embark on a major expansion of its smaller convenience stores in London and the South East. Yet Sainsbury’s is only one of many chains currently examining the possibility of mass... Read More
The high street may be experiencing a much-needed boost in popularity, but the situation is not yet so secure that competition from out of town will be welcomed. As such, small retailers in the coastal town of Felixstowe are facing a potential loss of... Read More
The recent unpredictable weather has created havoc in many areas of the UK, with widespread flooding in the south and blizzards in the north making the daily commute exceptionally difficult for many workers. However, it has also taken a toll on the retail... Read More
While the next few years are expected to be tough for those working in the retail industry, recent figures have shown a turning point in the post-recession doom and gloom. Camden High Street Thanks to initiatives such as pre-Christmas sales and... Read More
The newest shopping and leisure development in the UK has welcomed the first wave of consumers after opening earlier this week. Trinity Leeds will be the only major retail development introduced to the UK this year and, as such, caused something of a stir in... Read More
Department store chains looked to be one of the rare retail success stories during the recession, with British giant John Lewis managing to post record sales figures over the Christmas period. However, it looks like the bubble may have burst for certain... Read More
Work on a Sheffield retail quarter, which was originally planned to commence in 2009, will not start until 2015 at the earliest, according to the London-based developer behind the scheme. Hammerson, which announced it was moving forward with its... Read More
The world’s oldest travel group Thomas Cook has announced it will close almost 200 stores with the loss of 2,500 UK jobs as it struggles to return to profitability. The group said most of the job losses will come from its retail network and back-office... Read More
Nottingham’s Victoria Shopping Centre is to undergo £36 million worth of refurbishment work in a bid to draw consumers back to the city centre. This will be done as part of a £206 million investment owner Intu Properties – formerly known as Capital... Read More
