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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.

BRC warns of 2025 falling sales volume despite December sales growth

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned of possible falling sales volume in 2025…

Footfall sees marginal YOY rise in December

Footfall in UK retail destinations was marginally higher by +0.4% in all UK retail…

Footfall rises ahead of Christmas but remains lower than 2023 levels

Footfall rose for the second consecutive week last week across all UK retail destinations…

BRC warns of ‘spending squeeze’ in January

The British Retail Consortium has warned of a January spending squeeze, as BRC-Opinium data…

Shoe Zone halves profit guidance and warns of store closures

Shoe Zone has halved its profit expectations for the year to 27 September 2025, downgrading…

Walgreens takeover bid could trigger Boots auction

A $10bn plus takeover bid for Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) from private equity firm…

Pepco Group suffers £675m Poundland hit

Pepco Group has reported a £675m impairment charge on its UK subsidiary Poundland, as a…

Frasers lowers profit guidance as H1 sales fall 8.4%

Frasers Group has lowered its profit guidance for FY25 to between £550m to £600m, having…

Chancellor admits NI rise won’t be ‘easy’ for businesses

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has admitted that it will not be “easy” for businesses to “absorb”…

Black Friday helps boost retail footfall

The week of Black Friday combined with the recovery from Storm Bert provided UK retail…