15 h. ago Asda deluged by complaints after rolling out controversial technology in Manchester stores

Asda is reportedly facing a backlash over its new facial recognition trial, which is currently taking place in five Greater Manchester stores, and has seen more than 5,000 complaint emails sent to the supermarket

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3 d. ago Hobbycraft announces nine store closures with 126 jobs to be lost

Closures come after the store was sold to Modella Capital in August last year

Politics

5 d. ago Another Poundland store set to close permanently amid 'increasingly challenging' retail landscape

It comes after a statement was issued by the Pepco Group last month

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6 d. ago Mapped: The Morrisons stores which have closed across the UK

The grocer said its proposals came after a “wide-ranging review” found these services were not financially viable

Politics

2 w. ago Sephora trials major change to three stores including Manchester

Sephora stores in Westfield White City, Birmingham Bullring and the Trafford Centre will all pilot the change

Politics

2 w. ago Man queues up 23 HOURS EARLY outside Manchester shop for Record Store Day

He's already been hailed a 'hero' by some

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2 w. ago WH Smith reveals 10 stores will close including one in Greater Manchester

The closures come after the retailer revealed last month that their high-street stores would undergo a rebrand

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2 w. ago One high street store selling shimmery bronzer that's 'Mac dupe' for less than £4

Shoppers are raving about the one high street store's bronzer, claiming it's the perfect dupe for the Mac Mineralise Skin Finish - and what's even better is that it costs less than £4

Economics

2 w. ago Primark store in Greater Manchester taped off after woman dies

An air ambulance was also scrambled to the scene in Oldham

Events

2 w. ago Inside the beautiful new Italian restaurant, deli and bar opening in Manchester city centre

Lina Stores Manchester will open on Thursday, 17 April

Politics

2 w. ago Asda launches massive trial of live facial recognition technology that can pick up on thieves in SECONDS in an attempt to combat shoplifting 'epidemic'

The supermarket is introducing the scheme in five stores across the Manchester area in a move branded 'disproportionate' and 'chilling' by anti-surveillance groups.

Politics

2 w. ago The vibrant thrift store bursting with hidden treasures bringing a Greater Manchester community together

The store will be hosting a children's clothing exchange this weekend

Sport

3 w. ago Major supermarket announces new store trial which will track you as you shop

The trial will take place at Asda stores in Ashton, Chadderton, Harpurhey, Eastlands and Trafford Park in Greater Manchester

Economics

3 w. ago Asda introduces major change to five Greater Manchester stores as bosses 'look at all options'

The change will aim to improve colleague and customer safety in stores

Politics

3 w. ago Johnny Marr plaque unveiled in Manchester as musician named Record Store Legend

The award recognises Marr’s continuing commitment to championing independent record stores.

Politics

3 w. ago Popular Trafford Centre store is closing down, but it's not going far

The store will close in June

Politics

3 w. ago M&S announces £50m plan to transform eight UK stores including two in Greater Manchester

Stores in Bolton and Sale are among the areas with planned investments

Economics

3 w. ago Asda launches facial recognition in five Greater Manchester stores

Asda’s CCTV network will scan images and alert security when there is a threat

Politics

3 w. ago The story behind the modest clothing store loved by Muslim women across the globe

“We’ve come a long way.”

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3 w. ago All the store closures and changes announced by UK's major supermarkets for 2025

Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco are among the major supermarkets with big plans for the coming months

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