High Street

10,000 Wilko workers to get £2m pay out

Almost 10,000 former Wilko workers have been awarded a £2m pay out after the high street retailer failed to properly…

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Retailers welcome £2bn police boost but urge for more action

Retail trade bodies have welcomed the £2bn funding boost for police forces in England and Wales, but cautioned that the…

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Why the mood economy is shaping the retail landscape

Retail therapy is nothing new. For decades, shoppers have found comfort in the act of buying here and there to…

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The nostalgia trend: Why do companies revive old brands?

A cultural institution in the 90s, defunct in the 00s and making a comeback in the 20s. MFI Furniture is…

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River Island owners prepare rescue plan amid tough market conditions

High street fashion brand River Island has reportedly appointed advisers from PwC to draft a restructuring plan amid tough trading…

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WH Smith travel sales jump 7% ahead of high street arm sale

WH Smith has reported that its travel business revenues have increased 7% on a constant currency basis during the 13-week…

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Today’s news in brief-14/5/25

Luxury fashion brand Burberry has announced plans to cut up to 1,700 jobs globally following a challenging financial year. The…

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Not On The High Street appoints Jessica Nesbitt as CEO

Not On The High Street has appointed Jessica Nesbitt to the role of CEO, replacing Leanne Rothwell, who is stepping…

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WH Smith buyer faces year-long ban from mass store closures

The new owner of WH Smith’s high street chain has effectively been banned from enacting widespread store closures for at…

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Ann Summers and Maplin launch virtual storefronts through Deliveroo

Deliveroo has announced the launch of a new virtual store concept for retailers, with Ann Summers and Maplin Electronics named…

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