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High Street examines the challenges and opportunities facing UK high street retailers as they adapt to changing consumer behaviour and economic conditions. This section covers store performance, regeneration efforts, digital integration, and local business strategies. Retail Sector’s High Street coverage provides in-depth reporting and analysis for retail leaders, landlords, and suppliers, exploring how innovation, investment, and community engagement are reshaping the nation’s retail hubs.

High Street

High Street examines the challenges and opportunities facing UK high street retailers as they adapt to changing consumer behaviour and economic conditions. This section covers store performance, regeneration efforts, digital integration, and local business strategies. Retail Sector’s High Street coverage provides in-depth reporting and analysis for retail leaders, landlords, and suppliers, exploring how innovation, investment, and community engagement are reshaping the nation’s retail hubs.

Build-A-Bear Workshop ‘pay your age’ offer leads to ‘riots’

A ‘pay your age’ offer at Build-A-Bear Workshop has lead to “riots” at stores across the UK…

Hobbycraft reports eighth consecutive year of sales growth

Arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft has reported its eighth consecutive year of sales…

Bumper June footfall sees record increase of 11.4%

UK retailers benefited from record month-on-month growth in footfall for June, with a 11.4%…

Wilko appoints Craig McGregor as new retail director

Homeware retailer Wilko has announced that former Topshop retail director Craig McGregor…

B&M reports strong sales growth

Discount high street retailer B&M has reported a strong start to the new financial year…

Usdaw calls for ‘proper’ staff representation amid M&S store closures threat

Shopworkers’ trade union Usdaw has renewed its call for recognition as the union for…

Hot weather springs profit warning at DFS

DFS has announced a profit warning, blaming poor sales performance on decreased high street…

M&S warns of further store closures and job cuts

M&S bosses have warned of further store closures and job cuts in meetings at the…

Deloitte announces first wave of Poundworld store closures

Deloitte, which is handling the administration of Poundworld, has announced the closure of…

Poundland founder prepares Poundworld bid after Chris Edwards pulls out

The founder of Poundland, Steve Smith, is preparing a bid for embattled rival Poundworld…