High Street

CMA blocks JD Sports’ Footasylum merger deal

JD Sports could be required to sell Footasylum after its merger was recently blocked by the Competition and Markets Authority…

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Boots to launch 30 high street beauty halls

Boots has announced the launch of 30 new beauty halls across its UK sites as the group aims to expand…

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Post Office and DPD partner for ‘click and collect’ services 

The Post Office and DPD have announced a new partnership that will see parcels delivered directly to its branches for…

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Jack Wills founder to relaunch Aubin with Next support

The founder of Jack Wills is reportedly set to relaunch the menswear brand Aubin in partnership with Next. According to…

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NI to boost high street spending with £100 voucher

Northern Ireland economy minister Gordon Lyons has announced a £145m scheme that will give everyone aged 18 and over a…

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PMI closes entire IQOS high street portfolio

Global tobacco company Philip Morris International has reportedly closed the entire UK portfolio of its recently opened IQOS shops. According…

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17,000 high street stores could open this year, says Barclays 

Some 17,000 local high street stores could open within the next 12 months, as customers reportedly “adapt to a post-lockdown…

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HMV to open 10 high street sites

HMV, the music and entertainment retailer, reportedly intends to launch 10 new shops across the UK this year. According to…

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June sees LFL retail sales rise by 52.1%

Total like-for-like (LFL) retail sales increased by 52.1% in June, according to the latest BDO’s High Street Sales Tracker. The…

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Retail sector valuations in the current climate

The current pandemic has caused widespread disruption to the retail sector, with many struggling to maintain a healthy cashflow and revenues and profits down…

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