East of England

London’s store closures return to pre-pandemic levels for first time

Five stores closed each day in Greater London in 2024, with four new stores opening, according to the latest data…

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Today’s news in brief-10/3/25

WH Smith is nearing a decision on the sale of its high street business, with two bidders, Alteri Investors and…

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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 before, driven by…

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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 with retail parks and shopping centres…

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Today’s news in brief-8/8/24

Deliveroo has reported a return to profit in the first half of the year, with earnings reaching £1.3m, a significant…

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Co-op extends 30-year partnership with Wincanton

Co-op has announced a five-year contract extension with logistics provider Wincanton, building on over three decades of successful collaboration between…

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Majestic strengthens store portfolio amid £1m investment

Wine retailer Majestic has opened two brand new stores in the South East of England and completed two major refurbishments…

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Battersea Power Station appoints new CEO

Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC), the Malaysian owned operator and developer of London’s iconic Battersea Power Station, has appointed…

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Poundland introduces new £3 meal deal

Poundland has today (28 May) launched its brand new £3 meal deal with sandwiches, salads and snacks. The new ranges…

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Castle Quarter signs first Korean supermarket in Norwich

Castle Quarter, Norwich’s social, leisure and lifestyle destination, is to be the home of Norwich’s first dedicated Korean supermarket, Itaewon,…

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