All High street & town centre articles
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NewsSkims to open second standalone UK store in Westfield London
Skims is set to open its second standalone UK store at Westfield London early next year.
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DataGovernment likely undercounting number of vape shops. Thatâs a problem
Prime minister Andy Burnham wants to crack down on vape shops to save the high street. First heâll have to define what a vape shop is.
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NewsThe Worksâ investor calls rejection of director appointment 'simply absurd'
The Worksâ third-biggest shareholder has hit back at the retailerâs move to block its retired private equity partner from joining as a director.
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NewsBurnham hints at measures to âbring down cost of doing businessâ
The prime minister Andy Burnham has hinted at introducing measures to âbring down the cost of doing businessâ in the forthcoming Autumn budget.
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Chart of the WeekHow late-night shopping on Oxford Street compares to other destinations
Many flagships in Londonâs capital stay open until 9pm. We look at some of the cities that go even later.
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NewsSoaring temperatures stifle retail sales growth in July
The ongoing hot weather mixed with the tail end of the World Cup football tournament helped to lift retail sales in July, according to the latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor.
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NewsPM vows crack down on betting and vape shops to save âhollowed out high streetsâ
The prime minister has vowed to change the laws around 24-hour betting shops and planning permission for vape shops as part of the governmentâs plans to save âhollowed out high streetsâ.
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NewsHeatwave keeps consumers at home as retail footfall falls
Total UK footfall fell in July, as searing hot temperatures kept consumers at home and off the high street.
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NewsTime Out Market to open in Piccadilly Circus
Time Out Group is to bring a global flagship of its Market concept to the new 10 Piccadilly development in central London.
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OpinionâBusiness rates change makes minimal difference to overall high street healthâ
By creating a system that protects one type of venue while leaving neighbouring retail spaces burdened, the government risks undermining its own local growth initiatives, believes retail and property adviser JDM Retailâs Jonathan De Mello
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AnalysisIced matcha and new heatwave hits power Greggs store growth
Has the UK reached peak Greggs? Not likely. Rising sales and profits off the back of matcha sales, new salads and cutting costs are driving the next phase of Greggs physical store expansion plans
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NewsGreggs profit rises following cost control agenda and grocery growth
Greggs has posted rising sales and a jump in profits following a period of strong cost discipline and growth in grocery channels.
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NewsShop price inflation falls despite mounting cost pressures
Shop price inflation fell in July as retailers competed to keep prices low during sweltering temperatures and with the World Cup on.
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Chart of the WeekThe data showing Andy Burnhamâs challenge in reviving the high street
Andy Burnham has pledged to revive Britainâs struggling high streets, but after a decade of decline, delivering on that promise may prove difficult.
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OpinionâIf Burnham wants to bring down the cost of living, bring down the cost of doing businessâ
A raft of announcements from the new PM on issues that matter to consumers and retailers could give the industry grounds for optimism, writes George MacDonald
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AnalysisBurnham moves on business rates, but retailers have to wait
The approach suggests Burnham is serious about his high-street revival project, but retail is not a direct beneficiary yet
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InterviewIngka Centresâ Sebastian Hylving on how our thirst for fun will change the retail landscape
Sebastian Hylving, chief executive of Ingka Centres, speaks to Retail Week about what he thinks one of the most important considerations for the industry is right now: play.
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NewsBodycare MD: âWe want to revolutionise the high streetâ
The managing director of Bodycare said the retailer wants to ârevolutionise the high streetâ as it starts opening stores following its administration 10 months ago.
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NewsLord Timpson quits government
Prisons minister and former Timpson Group chief executive Lord James Timpson has reportedly resigned from the government.