The popular stationery chain Smiggle has closed its store in Salisbury's Old George Mall, disappointing local shoppers. This follows a wave of UK closures for the brand and comes as TGI Fridays confirms 16 restaurant shutdowns.
Viral bakery chain Get Baked is shutting its Headingley, Yorkshire shop on February 28. Founder Rich Myers cites soaring rent and personal lease guarantees as the cause. Read the full statement.
Poundland confirms nine new store closures across England, part of a major restructuring that has seen over 100 shops shut since June 2025. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
A popular Co-op supermarket in Chilthurst is closing permanently on January 23, with staff facing redundancy. Rising costs and shoplifting are cited as key reasons for the shutdown.
Greggs has permanently closed its busy Strand branch near King's College London, part of 56 store closures since 2025. Students lament the loss of a cheap, convenient bite.
A wave of closures hits West Midlands shops, bars, and restaurants in early 2026, including family-run firms. See the full list of businesses shutting their doors.
The Fort Shopping Park announces a major new Skechers store opening, creating jobs and offering comfortable footwear. Find out opening details and public reaction.
Pawnbroker and retailer Ramsdens reports record revenue of £116.8m and a 43% jump in pre-tax profit. CEO Peter Kenyon announces plans for up to 12 new stores in the UK. Read the full financial results.
Discount supermarket Lidl is opening 19 new stores across the UK in the next eight weeks, including in Birmingham and Burntwood, creating up to 640 jobs. The expansion follows a strong Christmas period.
Marks & Spencer reveals a major new flagship store in Bath, opening February 4 with a market-style kitchen, beauty hall, and fashion collections. Discover the latest in the retailer's high street expansion.
Poundland confirms seven UK store closures in February 2026, with clearance sales offering up to 40% off. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
Wed2b, the UK's largest bridal retailer, opens its new store in Birmingham's Bullring on 14th Jan 2026. Discover the same-day dress shopping experience now available in the city centre.
GameStop is set to shutter a significant number of its branches worldwide following a 35% revenue drop. The video game retailer's stock has fallen 80% from its 2021 peak. Read the full details.
High street fashion giant River Island is permanently shutting at least 27 stores this month as part of a major restructuring plan. The closures, including a Birmingham location, aim to secure the brand's future.
River Island begins closing 33 UK stores this week, including its Sutton Coldfield branch. The High Court-approved plan aims to save over 140 shops and thousands of jobs. Full list of closures inside.
Major UK retailers including Primark, River Island, and Poundland are shutting multiple branches this month. See the full list of closures and dates affecting your local high street.
Manchester's planning committee will make a final decision on two contentious projects: the 752-home Stockton's skyscraper and the Whalley Range mosque marquee. Watch the debate live.
wed2b, the UK's largest bridal retailer, opens its new Birmingham Central store on January 14. Brides can get free goodie bags and win a free dress.
Fashion retailer River Island is closing nine more branches by January 18, including in Sutton Coldfield. This follows a major plan to reduce its estate from 250 to 122 shops.
A new convenience store on a pub car park in Neston looks set for approval, a move developers say will slash the pub's rent and ensure its long-term survival. Read the full story.
The long-vacant Beales department store in Lowestoft is on the market for £895,000, years after closure and a council flats plan stalled. Read the full story.
The Original Factory Shop has collapsed into administration, putting 160 stores and thousands of jobs at risk. A major online clearance sale is now underway with free delivery on orders over £50.
Marks & Spencer plans to accelerate a major store overhaul, expanding food ranges and space while clothing takes a backseat, following a record Christmas for food sales. Discover the retail giant's new strategy.
Marks & Spencer confirms the closure of its Kirkgate store in Wakefield city centre in 2026, part of a national shift in retail strategy. Read the local reaction and what it means for the high street.
Budget supermarket Aldi unveils plans for a new £10m store on the edge of Devizes, promising around 40 new jobs and a drive-through coffee shop. Have your say in the public consultation.
A new Well Home store has opened in Birmingham's landmark former Marks & Spencer building after two years vacant. Discover the half-price opening offers on household essentials now.
Two major UK high street chains, Claire's and The Original Factory Shop, have collapsed into administration, putting 294 stores and 2,500 jobs at risk. See the full list of locations affected.
Poundland begins 2026 with 12 store closures this January, part of a plan to shut over 100 shops. Full list of locations and dates inside.
River Island will shut its Gracechurch Centre branch in Sutton Coldfield on January 18. All stock is now on sale. Discover the new retailers set to move into the area in 2026.
Fashion retailer River Island is shutting 33 high street stores across the UK in January as part of a court-approved restructuring plan. See the full list of closures.