High Street

The UK’s high street woes

There are few sectors where the effects of the faltering UK economy have been more starkly visible than the retail…

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Fall of the high street — can retailers survive?

The UK’s high streets are under attack. From the continued rise of online shopping, which has led to a reduction…

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Carnage on the shop floor

The pressure on the retail sector has been a consistent staple for investors since the end of the financial crisis,…

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Online breaks 20% of retail for first time

The quantity bought in retail sales increased by 0.4% in the three months to November 2018, driven by growths in…

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HoF acquisition dents Sports Direct profits

Sports Direct has reported a 27% fall in profits for the half-year period ending 28 October as it counts the…

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Welsh high street retailers to get £2,500 each in business rate cuts

The Welsh government has announced it is to give retailers £2,500 each in business rate cuts. Finance secretary, Mark Drakeford…

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Games Workshop defies ‘high street woes’ with strong H1 results

Fantasy miniatures retailer Games Workshop has reported sales of £124m and operating profits of £41m for the first six months…

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It’s not too late for the high street to make a success of Christmas

Black Friday is over and retailer’s sights are now being set on the Christmas rush, as retailers look to capitalise…

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‘Tax the internet for the good of the high street’, Mike Ashley tells MPs

Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has said online businesses should be taxed 20% in as soon as six months to…

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Could rethinking returns help rescue the high street?

It’s a sad fact, but the traditional British high street is suffering more than ever before. With more than 24,000…

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