In a sudden move, Pets at Home CEO Lyssa McGowan steps down after a challenging two-year tenure. The surprise leadership shake-up triggers a sharp drop in the company's share price and raises questions about the pet retail giant's future strategy.
Discover the unconventional secret behind Spanx's meteoric rise. Founder Sara Blakely reveals how her relentless fax machine campaign, not emails, secured her first major retail deal and changed fashion forever.
US retail giant Costco Wholesale is embarking on a significant expansion across America's heartland, with new membership warehouses confirmed for South Dakota, Ohio, and Nebraska, signalling strong growth for the bulk-buy retailer.
Chinese retail giant JD.com is in advanced talks to acquire Argos from Sainsbury's in a potential £1.4bn deal, a move that could reshape the UK's non-food retail landscape and mark a major strategic shift for the supermarket chain.
Independent retailers in a picturesque seaside town are fighting for survival as five major supermarkets open within one square mile, creating an unprecedented retail squeeze that threatens the town's unique character.
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, an anonymous benefactor in a Derbyshire village has single-handedly rescued a cherished local business from financial ruin, preventing its closure and safeguarding local jobs.
An in-depth look at the challenges facing BrewDog as sales growth stalls, staff are laid off, and industry experts question if the craft beer pioneer's rebellious image has run its course.
Discover the incredible story of a humble corner shop in Westminster that has served the community for 140 years, surviving wars, economic crises, and changing times while remaining in the same family.
Major UK retailers face a £1.5bn business rates hike from April 2026, threatening store closures and job losses as the industry warns of a 'tipping point' for the high street.
A major British retail chain has fallen into administration, threatening the futures of hundreds of stores and throwing thousands of employees into uncertainty. Administrators scramble to find a buyer.
A prominent UK supermarket chain has unveiled plans to close a number of its stores, impacting several communities. The move is part of a strategic review to ensure long-term viability in a competitive retail market.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul business rates, freeze the multiplier, and increase the threshold for small business relief, aiming to revitalise Britain's struggling high streets.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to overhaul the UK's business rates system, branding it an unfair 'high street tax' that stifles growth and punishes brick-and-mortar retailers. Discover the plan for reform.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces the abolition of the current business rates system, launching a comprehensive review to create a fairer tax regime for UK high streets and level the playing field with online giants.
John Lewis's flagship Brighton store is set to close, with management citing crippling government business rates as a key factor. The decision puts 300 jobs at risk and deals a major blow to the city's retail heart.
Primark's parent company, ABF, reports a significant surge in sales and profits, driven by post-pandemic demand and new store openings across Europe.
Australian fast-food favourite Guzman y Gomez faces significant hurdles in its ambitious US expansion, with reports of financial losses, leadership exits, and a struggle to adapt its menu for American tastes. Is the burrito bubble bursting?
A UK mum transformed her crochet hobby into a thriving £80k business after quitting her job, proving passion projects can be profitable. Discover her inspiring journey from side hustle to success.
New analysis reveals a 'perfect storm' for UK retailers this Christmas, with a potential sales tax hike threatening to dampen consumer spending during the crucial festive period. Shoppers could face higher prices as the Treasury reviews business rates.
Iconic accessories retailer Claire's is set to close several of its UK stores as part of a major Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) restructuring plan, impacting the British high street.
John Lewis Partnership announces major expansion plan to create 10,000 new roles in rental services, financial products, and refurbished furniture, marking significant shift in retail strategy.
Sainsbury's CEO Simon Roberts reveals a surprisingly straightforward and inexpensive method that is dramatically reducing theft and abuse towards staff in its supermarkets, proving effective where high-tech solutions often fail.
Electronics retailer CEX has sparked fury after employees created a controversial window display featuring a mannequin slumped over a till, labelled 'Average Retail Worker'. The stunt has been branded 'disgusting' and 'tone-deaf' by furious customers.
Yorkshire's beloved Spotted Cow Cookies has ceased trading, leaving 25 employees jobless and customers heartbroken. The family-run bakery, famed for its gourmet biscuits, succumbed to the relentless pressure of the cost-of-living crisis and soaring inflat
A Warwickshire businessman has been hailed a hero after his blistering Facebook response to a group of women who launched a vicious campaign of abuse against his young employees, calling their behaviour 'utterly disgusting'.
After a gruelling 15-year battle, Nuneaton business owner Paul Edwards triumphs over a wrongly issued parking fine that threatened to destroy his livelihood and home.
Christine Woodson faces multiple felony charges after police allege she orchestrated a brazen scheme to steal high-value Slushi Ninja machines from Target stores across Virginia in a sophisticated retail crime operation.
A UK business owner fights back against shoplifters by publicly shaming them with hilarious CCTV footage of them stealing rubber ducks, bath bombs, and chocolate. His viral campaign highlights the growing crisis facing small retailers.
A veteran supermarket security guard reveals the sophisticated and brazen methods used by organised criminal gangs to plague UK retailers, costing millions and creating a climate of fear for staff and shoppers.
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