It could become the latest to fall. Over 1,200 jobs are at risk as a UK high street giant is set to enter administration after recent struggles. These days it seems like each week brings the collapse of another high street chain, with a number falling into administration in recent months. Poundland, River Island, Claire’s, […]

1 month ago

The high street is set for a battering in 2026 A new year is meant to be a time of renewed hopes, dreams and aspirations – wiping the slate clean. However, for the UK high streets, it looks like in 2026 they’ll be getting wiped clean too. Of course the closing down and opening of […]

3 months ago

Another loss to the high street A major UK high street chain is set to close 33 stores by January 2026 as part of a major restructuring plan approved by the High Court. Popular fashion store River Island says it will shut 33 stores by the end of next January in a move to save […]

3 months ago

As a way of protecting vulnerable people who rely on it A new report from the Treasury Committee suggests retailers and other services could be forced into accepting cash. “There may come a time in the future where it becomes necessary for HM Treasury to mandate cash acceptance if appropriate safeguards have not been implemented […]

11 months ago

Clubcard customers can get significant discounts Tesco has been forced to defend its Clubcard scheme after coming under fire online for the major discounts that those with a card get compared to those without one. The supermarket currently offers special Clubcard prices for customers who scan their reward card at the checkout. But the discounts […]

4 years ago

Some can sell for big money online If you picked up all sorts of greenery in your local Lidl, B&Q or other stores over lockdown, you might be sitting on a fortune. This is because small, naturally occurring variations in common plants can make them extremely valuable – something that supermarkets can often mistake for […]

4 years ago