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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.

Hobbycraft owner eyes potential restructuring

Hobbycraft owner, Modella Capital, has reportedly enlisted advisers from FRP to explore a…

ProCook appoints new retail director

ProCook has announced the appointment of Joe Pennington as its new retail director.

Cake Box to acquire Ambala Foods for £22m

Fresh cream cakes retailer, Cake Box, has conditionally agreed to acquire Ambala Foods…

Convenience stores victim to over 6.2 million thefts last year, ACS finds

The UK’s local shops recorded an estimated 6.2 million incidents of shop theft last year,…

Two bidders remain in running for WH Smith high street arm

Only two firms reportedly remain in the running to acquire WH Smith’s high street business,…

UK retail footfall rebounds with high streets leading the way

Retail footfall rose by 1.8% overall for the week ended 7 March 2025 compared with the week…

Retail parks lead the way as footfall sees small bounce in February

UK footfall edged up 0.2% in February as the performance from UK retail parks helped…

HMV halts UK expansion amid rising wage costs

HMV has halted its UK expansion in anticipation of the rising wage costs due to commence…

Boots owner sold to Sycamore Partners in $23.7bn deal

Walgreens Boots Alliance has announced that it has been acquired by American private equity…

Pepco explores potential sale of Poundland amid trading challenges

Pepco has announced that it is “actively exploring” a potential sale of Poundland amid…