Store Closures

Retail vacancy rate reaches six-year high

Retail shop vacancies have reached a six-year high due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to new research…

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The enjoyment of in-store shopping is a culture we must not forget

Before the pandemic hit, we were already inching closer to the death of the High Street. But with lockdown restrictions…

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Watches of Switzerland returns to growth

Watches of Switzerland has reported that full-year revenue rose by 5.9% to £819.3m in the period ended 26 April, 2020. …

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Why D2C strategies hold the key to retail’s future

As UK retail stores reopen, questions remain about whether ‘normal’ service will be resumed. With many store closures since March,…

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Covid-19 to add £5.3bn to UK e-commerce in 2020

The surge in online shopping caused by the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to add £5.3bn to UK e-commerce sales this…

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Biggest decline in shop prices since 2006

May shop prices tumbled at the fastest rate of decline since 2006, falling by 2.4% against a 1.7% decrease in…

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Houlden announces support measures for members

The Houlden Group has revealed a wealth of measures it is using to support its members and supplier partners during…

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H.Samuel announces temporary store closures amid Covid-19 virus outbreak

High street jewellery store H. Samuel has announced the temporary closure of all its stores amid the recent outbreak of…

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Treasury Committee urges MPs to reform ‘broken’ business rates

The government has been urged to fix the “broken” business rates system as it is continuing to affect high street…

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FSB calls for next PM to tackle £17bn business ‘crime crisis’

Small businesses are incurring costs of almost £17bn every year due to criminal activity, according to new research from the…

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