High Street

New WH Smith owner ‘could close’ half of high street stores, experts warn

Any potential new WH Smith owner could close at least half of the retailer’s 500 high street stores if they…

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High street sales rise 7.1% in January but concerns on rising costs remain

Total retail sales in discretionary spend categories grew by 7.1% in January amid concerns that 2025 is set to be…

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Lloyds Banking Group to close 136 branches in further blow to UK high street

Lloyds Banking Group is reportedly set to close another 136 of its branches as it aims to adapt to customers’…

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HMV owner eyes bid for WH Smith’s high street arm

The owner of HMV is reportedly considering snapping up WH Smith’s high street arm, after the retailer this week confirmed…

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WH Smith explores sale of high street arm

WH Smith has confirmed that it is exploring the potential sale of its high street stores as it looks to…

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High Streets UK launches to tackle key high street issues

Business representatives from the nation’s flagship high streets have come together to launch High Streets UK, a new partnership which…

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Is New Look right to close up shops?

The tax increases unveiled in the October 2024 budget have further complicated the outlook for retailers in the new year.…

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