All High street & town centre articles
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NewsRussell & Bromley faces stores shutdown in Next deal
The 150-year-old shoe retailer Russell & Bromley may lose its store estate as part of a breakup deal.
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NewsDecember footfall falters as shoppers hold out for sales
Stores endured a âdisappointing Decemberâ as footfall declined across all shopping locations, including major cities, the latest BRC-Sensormatic data has revealed.
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NewsBoxing Day footfall reaches highest level in a decade
The strongest footfall performance in a decade was recorded on Boxing Day, climbing 4.4% year on year across all retail destinations, new data shows.
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NewsOxford Street regeneration plans pick up pace as Khan convenes improvement team
Plans to revitalise Londonâs Oxford Street to make it a world-leading urban space for shopping, leisure and outdoor events have moved ahead as City mayor Sir Sadiq Khan convened the team leading the new Oxford Street Development Corporation Board.
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NewsFewer businesses expect sales rise in 2026 as confidence drops
Business confidence has deteriorated within SMEs, with companies reducing investment in response to tax increases and rising labour costs, a leading survey has found.
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NewsFestive footfall rises as shoppers leave Christmas gifts to last minute
Retail footfall has increased in the run-up to Christmas as customers shop for festive food and last-minute gifts.
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NewsâSuper Saturdayâ fails to deliver on festive footfall
This yearâs âSuper Saturdayâ before Christmas failed to deliver the expected rush of festive footfall, according to data from Sensormatic Solutions.
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InterviewFacial recognition: Facewatch CEO on why retailers canât just rely on the police and the government to protect workers
Facewatch was recommended to Retail Week by Frasers Group, and also works with B&M and Home Bargains.
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InterviewQ&A: Primark licensing director on staying culturally relevant
Primark has bagged collaborations with some of the biggest names in pop culture, from Netflixâs Stranger Things to Olivia Rodrigo and British institutions such as Greggs.
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NewsFrasers Group snaps up Swindon Designer Outlet
Frasers Group has snapped up Swindon Designer Outlet as the retail giant continues to grow its property portfolio.
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NewsBudget nerves and stormy weather hit November footfall
Rumoured tax rises in the Budget and stormy weather held many shoppers back from hitting the shops last month.
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OpinionâRetail is witnessing a resurgence in the in-person shopping experienceâ
Retailers are turning to experiential shopping to lure more customers to their locations, observes Alvarez & Marsalâs Erin Brookes
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NewsBlack Friday: Shoppers shun high streets amid fears for 2026 growth
Shoppers stayed away from high streets during Black Friday, raising concerns that weak consumer spending could hinder economic growth.
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NewsModella eyes up Wynsors footwear chain for growing stable of retailers
Modella Capital is in discussions to buy up privately-owned retail chain Wynsors World of Shoes.
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OpinionâIf the government treats retail fairly, we can help drive the growth the UK economy so badly needsâ
While yesterdayâs Budget did something to take the pressure off consumers, UK retail director at Primark Kari Rodgers writes that more needs to be done by the government to help retail drive the growth it so badly craves.
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OpinionâRetail can lead the revival of our high streets if we choose to act togetherâ
Anthony Houghton, group chief executive of Holland & Barrett writes that if retail truly wants to address the ever-growing issue of crime blighting the sector, businesses must come together to decide what kind of high streets they really want to build.
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GalleryFirst look: Clarks unveils new look fascia on Tottenham Court Road
Footwear specialist Clarks has opened its new look fascia on Tottenham Court Road, calling the store âits most modern retail experience yetâ.
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NewsRituals MD keen to expand Mind Oasis concept across UK and Ireland
Rituals managing director of UK and Ireland Annemarie Forsyth told Retail Week sheâd be keen to further expand the retailerâs Mind Oasis spa concept to other places in the UK and Ireland.
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NewsModella sets out plans to make TGJones âhub of the high streetâ
TGJones and owner Modella Capital have set out their plans to expand the retailer to over 500-stores across the country in a call with landlords today [November 19], Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBoots completes acquisition of diagnostics firm to expand private testing
Boots has completed the acquisition of an at-home healthcare and wellness test company as it looks to expand its private testing and diagnostics offer.