All High street & town centre articles
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AnalysisWhat an Andy Burnham premiership might mean for retailers
After an overwhelming victory in the Makerfield byelection, Downing Street looks like the likely next stop for Andy Burnham. We take a look at the potential implications for high streets, jobs and the economy.
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NewsPlus-size fashion brand Evans returns to the high street
Plus-size womenswear brand Evans has returned to the high street in selected Yours Clothing stores.
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NewsHeatwave drives jump in retail sales in May
The twin bank holidays and a heatwave helped drive a jump in retail sales during May, according to the latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor.
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NewsBritish Heart Foundation to close 150 shops amid rising costs
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is to close around 150 of its charity shops over the next two years, citing “exceptionally challenging” trading conditions on Britain’s high streets.
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NewsBurnham pledges to review National Insurance Contributions
Andy Burnham has proposed reviewing the increase in employers’ national insurance contributions and cutting business rates for independent firms in his first significant policy move during the Makerfield by-election campaign.
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GalleryIn pictures: New stores, ranges and signings as retail celebrates World Cup kick-off
With the start of the men’s football World Cup just days away, retailers have been getting into the spirit of the tournament, launching everything from new pop-ups and ranges through to signing an actual footballer.
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NewsRetail sector calls on government not to ‘regulate flexible jobs out of existence’
Retail industry leaders have urged the government not to regulate flexible jobs out existence, as it pushes forward with reforms which would scrap zero-hours contracts.
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NewsFootfall drops as heatwave keeps shoppers away
Total UK footfall decreased in May as record-breaking late spring temperatures kept customers away.
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InterviewAS Watson CEO Malina Ngai on the Middle East, the UK market and AI
Speaking at an event in London to celebrate the 185th anniversary of AS Watson, group CEO Malina Ngai spoke about the headwinds facing the global beauty giant, why it continues to invest in the UK and the opportunities of AI.
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NewsHundreds of arrests made since launch of retail crime unit
The Pegasus Partnership, a collaboration between retailers, the police and the Home Office, has made hundreds of arrests and led to more than 100 years’ worth of prison sentences.
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NewsShoe Zone cuts profit forecast following fallout from Middle East tensions
Shoe Zone has posted a first half loss and abandoned its profit target, blaming weak consumer confidence, rising shipping costs and the fallout from Middle East tensions.
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NewsApril footfall rises driven by Easter and warmer weather
UK footfall for April increased as warmer weather and the Easter weekend boosted visits to retail destinations.
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NewsClaire’s to return to UK high streets from next month
Accessories and jewellery specialist Claire’s is anticipated to reopen on UK high streets from next month.
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NewsBusinesses warn government over banning of zero-hour contracts
Business lobbying groups, including the BRC, FDR and UKHospitality, have written to the business and trade secretary, warning of the potential damage of banning zero-hour contracts.
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NewsWeird Fish defies fashion gloom with plans to open 10 new stores in 2026
Weird Fish and Auralis boss David Butler tells Retail Week that the brand is planning on opening another 10 stores in 2026, with the retailer on track to deliver another ‘record year’.
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NewsConsumer confidence ‘in the doldrums’, says BRC
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has left consumer confidence in the economy and their ability to spend ”in the doldrums”, according to the British Retail Consortium.
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NewsEarly Easter boosts March footfall
An early Easter helped boost footfall in March, but the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that positive momentum “is far from guaranteed” as the conflict in the Middle East weighs on confidence.
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NewsBodycare to open six UK stores in return to the high street
Embattled value beauty chain Bodycare is set to open six new stores in the UK as it returns to the high street following its rescue from administration in October 2025.
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NewsMajestic Wine-owned Vagabond to open new London flagship
Majestic Wine-owned Vagabond has announced plans to open a new flagship wine bar in London’s West End this summer, as the brand continues to target “high profile, experience-led locations”.
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NewsSunny weather drives retail footfall over Easter weekend
Easter weekend delivered a boost for UK retail as shoppers took advantage of the sunny weather.