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Retail & High Street
09:50, 9 NOV 2022
Shop numbers fall by almost 10,000 as pandemic devastates º£½ÇÊÓÆµ high street
Retail & High Street
Shops are closing at almost 10 times the rate seen five years ago, with London and other major cities among the hardest hit
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Report says retail decline means city centre will have to be 'repurposed'
Retail & High Street
Housing, leisure and medical centres seen as future of Plymouth city centre after retail sector hit by 'massive structural changes'
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Boss of luxury wooden toy maker Plaay toys strikes deals with Harrods, Fortnum & Mason and Selfridges
Retail & High Street
The toys are designed as special gifts and include a bear, a giraffe an elephant, a unicorn and a snowman
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Greggs set to report first annual loss as listed company after taking pandemic hit
North East
The Newcastle bakery chain saw its sales fall significantly during 2020 but has indicated it will still open more stores this year
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Demolition work starting ahead of phase one of Derby’s £200m Becketwell regeneration scheme
Construction
Former Central United Reformed Church and properties in Victoria Street being brought down for 100s of new homes
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New letting agents appointed to fill empty shopping centre units following Debenhams and Arcadia Group collapse
West Midlands
Early talks are already taking place with a number of potential new tenants
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Cabot Circus and Brent Cross shopping centre owner Hammerson sees profits plunge
Retail & High Street
Chief executive Rita-Rose Gagne said the company had been "hit hard" by the Covid-19 pandemic
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Bristol appoints night-time economy adviser to 'champion' clubs, pubs, restaurants and events venues
Leisure & Touism
Carly Heath will develop a roadmap to support the city's world-famous cultural venues recover from the pandemic
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South West retail chain teams up with social enterprise to recycle electrical goods
Environment
Family-run HBH Woolacotts is working with Plymouth's Collectrical CIC to reuse electronics
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Bristol City Council launches 'virtual high street guide' to help businesses recover from pandemic
Retail & High Street
The scheme will help businesses interact with shoppers in real time and compete with online retailers
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John Lewis, Next and Morrisons: 11 big retail and high street stories from this week that you shouldn't miss
Retail & High Street
From John Lewis to Next to Morrisons, it's certainly been a mixed week for the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ's retail giants
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Retail reopening in Wales could be 'staggered' to tie in with England's plans say sources
Retail & High Street
Sources says that there is caution over Wales reopening stores and close contact services well ahead of those in England
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Cheltenham bedding company Bedfolk planning to create jobs after record sales year
Retail
The business is expecting to add to its workforce to keep up with demand
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John Lewis losses top £500m but store closures decisions are delayed
Retail & High Street
The retail chain is now expected to announce store closures by the end of this month following a tough time for the retail market
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Morrisons' profits more than halved as costs mount in pandemic
Retail & High Street
The Bradford supermarket chain saw revenues edge up, held back by a slump in petrol sales
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How tech installer Scenariio is helping Bustler street market get ready for big Derby reopening
Tech
Three-month installation includes smart lighting and data sensors, security, AV equipment and better wireless throughout
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Mike Ashley's retail empire to cut 300 jobs at Evans Cycles, reports claim
Retail & High Street
Frasers Group is also reported to be moving many of those who survive the cuts onto zero-hours contracts
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Goldsmiths jeweller rolling out revamped store concept
Fashion
Rolex, OMEGA, and TAG Heuer retailer planning VIP rooms, luxury hospitality as part of store redesign
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Next Plc takes £200m stake in fashion rival Reiss
Fashion
Reiss offers a more designer take on high street fashion, and is a favourite of celebrities including the Duchess of Cambridge
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Rockfish seafood chain plans to open ninth South West restaurant
Food and Drink
Celebrity chef Mitch Tonks wants to build £1million Salcombe eatery and have it open by Spring 2022
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Rick Stein creates 30 new jobs as meals at-home lockdown sideline is set to stay
Employment
The Padstow delivery boxes has boomed with thousands being sent out every week
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Furniture retailer DFS sees profits soar as sofa sales surge during pandemic
Retail & High Street
The Doncaster-based firm benefitted from pent up demand and people with spare cash after the first coronavirus lockdown
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Long Covid fear of Chamber chief executive for city centre vibrancy
Chamber of Commerce
Dr Ian Kelly said it will be a big issue for regeneration when we emerge from lockdown
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Plans approved for 180 new homes in Bristol as part of Bedminster shopping centre redevelopment
Retail & High Street
Local developer Firmstone is behind the plans for the redevelopment of St Catherine’s Place on East Street in the south of the city.
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