All High street & town centre articles
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NewsPoundland founder rules himself out of 11th-hour bid to save retailer
Poundland founder Steve Smith told Retail Week the retailer’s filing last week of a notice to appoint administrators would present “a problem” for any 11th-hour bidders looking to save the stricken brand.
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Opinion‘A stench hangs over Poundland’s demise’
After the value retailer filed an intention to appoint administrators, questions are being asked of owner Gordon Brothers about why it ended up in such a parlous position, says George MacDonald
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Chart of the WeekExplainer: Why the business rates freeze is worse than the status quo for big retailers
Chancellor John Healey announced a “real-terms freeze” on business rates for shops in the Budget, capping rises in their bills at inflation for the next two years.
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NewsSainsbury’s becomes latest retailer to back ‘Respect Retail’ campaign
Grocery giant Sainsbury’s has become the latest retailer to back the Retail Trust’s ‘Respect Retail’ campaign aimed at getting customers to treat staff with “respect and kindness” and raise awareness of the impact of crime and abuse on shop workers.
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NewsPoundland files notice of intention to appoint administrators
Value retailer Poundland looks poised to be put into administration, barring any last minute deal.
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AnalysisRise in business rates bill wipes out last year’s savings for retail chains, analysis shows
Following the Budget, big retailers will pay more, wiping out the savings they made from last year’s reform.
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AnalysisBudget 2026: What’s in it for retail and how has the sector responded?
Business rates support for small businesses, online VAT reforms and more money for councils and mayors top the list of measures announced in the Budget.
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NewsBRC: Eight in 10 adults worried about rising prices
Over 80% of British consumers are concerned by rising food prices and inflation ahead of today’s Budget, according to new research by the British Retail Consortium.
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AnalysisWalk the walk: Retailers welcome ‘exciting new chapter’ in history of Oxford Street
From 7am on October 26, almost a kilometre of London’s famous retail hotspot Oxford Street has been pedestrianised. Retailers such as Selfridges, John Lewis, Rituals and Under Armor share their reactions to this “historic moment” for the shopping destination
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NewsTGJones restructure shutters third of its Post Office branches
TGJones’ restructuring and store closures could create “postal deserts” on high streets.
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NewsRetail sales volumes slip in September as shoppers rein in spending
Retail sales volumes fell in September, with warm weather hitting sales of autumn fashion, according to the ONS.
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NewsRising inflation to slap businesses with extra £1.1bn rates bill next year
Surging inflation in September has left retail and hospitality businesses facing a £1.1bn increase in business rates in England from April 2027.
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NewsCo-op to roll-out crime reporting trial after number of cases solved nearly doubles
The Co-op is set to roll out a new retail crime reporting system across all of its stores in Devon and Cornwall, after a trial led to the number of cases being solved nearly double.
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NewsBenetton shutters last UK store
United Colours of Benetton has pulled the shutters down on its last remaining UK store on London’s Oxford Street.
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NewsLloyds to reward spending on local high streets
Banking group Lloyds is piloting a scheme designed to “support activity on high streets” by giving cash back to customers who spend with local businesses.
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NewsMiniso secures lease for HMV’s Oxford Street flagship
Chinese lifestyle retailer Miniso has secured the lease for HMV’s Oxford Street flagship after the entertainment retailer revealed plans to shut up shop last week.
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AnalysisRetail hopes for the best and prepares for the worst ahead of the Budget
With all eyes focused on the Budget, retail hopes new management doesn’t make the mistakes of the old
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NewsHMV to close Oxford Street flagship due to proposed rent hikes
HMV will leave its flagship store at 363 Oxford Street after landlords have proposed doubling rent on the property.
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NewsM&S and John Lewis bosses urge chancellor to cut tax burden
The bosses of two major UK retailers, Marks & Spencer and John Lewis, have urged the chancellor to cut the tax burden facing high street retailers.
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NewsCost of living pressures are Brits’ top Budget priority
Polling commissioned by the BRC found that nearly nine out of 10 UK adults want the government to prioritise reducing the cost of living, while four in five believe action is needed on youth unemployment.