Retail

Major retailer disappears from UK high street after closing all 137 stores

Major retailer disappears from UK high street after closing all 137 stores

The business employed around 1,200 people. A major retailer has disappeared from the UK high street after closing down all 137 stores. After falling into administration four months ago, it is the latest of a number of large retailers and businesses to have been struggling in the UK in recent times. Poundland, River Island, Claire’s, […]

1 month ago

Major UK supermarket announce they’re cutting hundreds of jobs

Major UK supermarket announce they’re cutting hundreds of jobs

Up to 300 jobs are at risk A retailer in the UK has announced that they’re cutting hundreds of jobs as part of a major restructure. Hundreds of jobs are at risk now at Sainsbury’s, which employs around 140,000 people. The retailer could cut up to 300 jobs across Sainsbury’s and Argos, it was revealed, […]

3 months ago

Over 1,200 jobs at risk as UK high street giant set to enter administration

Over 1,200 jobs at risk as UK high street giant set to enter administration

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, […]

4 months ago

Full list of shops and bank branches closing down in 2026 revealed

Full list of shops and bank branches closing down in 2026 revealed

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 […]

5 months ago

Wilko is making a comeback to the UK high street

Wilko is making a comeback to the UK high street

An icon of the UK high street It was a sad day for many across the UK when Wilko closed its doors to the public in October last year. However, now the popular store famed for its selection of bits and bobs is set to make a big comeback to the UK high street to […]

1 year ago