Birmingham

63% of midlands shoppers want to support independents, survey reveals

A new survey on the shopping habits of residents in Birmingham, Derby, Leicester, Lincoln and Nottingham has revealed that 63%…

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HMV to close three stores and warns of more if rent negotiations fail

HMV has confirmed that three of its stores will close this month and has warned that a further 10 could…

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Debenhams announces 19 store closures

Debenhams has announced the closure of 19 of its UK stores, resulting in 660 job losses.   The department store, which…

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UK music sales hit 14-year high

2019 marked the fifth consecutive year of growth in the consumption of recorded music in the UK, according to figures…

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Westfield named best shopping centre in the UK

Westfield London and Westfield Stratford has been named the best shopping centres in the UK, for the second year running. …

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Primark profits top £900m in 2019

Fashion retailer Primark has reported an 8% increase in operating profits to £913m, for the year ended 14 September 2019. …

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Forever 21 to shutter all UK stores next year

Fashion retailer Forever 21 has confirmed it will close its three UK stores in London, Liverpool and Birmingham next year.…

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Khaadi Fashion rescued after pre-pack administration

Asian clothing retailer Khaadi Fashion has been rescued after a pre-pack administration, saving the majority of its staff’s jobs. The…

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HMV opens Europe’s largest entertainment store in Birmingham

HMV has opened a new 25,000 sq ft megastore in Birmingham, making it the largest entertainment store in Europe, as…

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Bailiffs visit 310 premises a day over business rates, study finds

Councils across England are sending bailiffs to 310 companies a day over business rates arrears, new figures show. The investigation…

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