65 h. ago Hardware chain to shut ALL branches after 90 years as 50% off closing down sales launched

A POPULAR high street chain has announced it’s closing its doors after 90 years. Hardware chain Coopers announced that it would be closing all of its stores across Suffolk and Norfolk. The company, which has been trading since 1938, announced the news on its website - where they also launched a closing down sale. Stores...

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65 h. ago High street chain not known for groceries offers 'huge savings on big name brands'

Research by consumer group Which? found Home Bargains was up to 24% cheapest for a collection of well known grocery brands - making it more affordable than Aldi and Lidl

Economics

3 d. ago Pop superstar Elton John’s fashion company is mired in £3.5m debt after partnership with high street chain flops

SIR Elton John’s glasses firm owes a whopping £3.7million, latest figures have revealed. The Rocket Man star’s glasses are available via his website and at high street giant Specsavers. However, the firm that receives cash from the sale of the eyewear has substantial debts. Accounts for Elton John Optical Company Ltd show that it is...

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3 d. ago High Street chain closing 57 branches and rival may follow suit

The move puts 250 jobs at risk

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6 d. ago William Hill: UK betting firm warns 200 branches could close over tax fears

Hundreds of staff could be affected as the bookmaker reviews its UK shops 📉

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9 d. ago The ultimate High Street pizza chain taste test: From Pizza Express to Domino's TOM PARKER BOWLES tried them all... and you'll never guess which favourite came bottom of the pile

It all used to be so easy. A frozen French-bread pizza, bought as a treat from Sainsbury's.

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9 d. ago Popular High Street chain to shut almost 90 stores with plans to axe 100 more

The charity has announced plans to close nearly 90 of its UK stores by May 2026 as part of a plan to reduce its retail footprint by nearly half

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1 week ago Major high street charity chain to close 9 Scots stores and 79 more in UK by next year

The full list of the first 88 closures set to take place have been revealed.

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1 week ago Major high street chain confirms 88 stores shutting for good as 200 shops to be axed – check the full list

A MAJOR high street retailer has announced the full list of shops that are set to close. Cancer Research confirmed that stores including Birmingham, Edinburgh and High Wycombe will shut by May 2026. The charity has blamed higher national insurance contributions, inflation pressures and changing consumer habits as the key reasons for having to axe...

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2 w. ago Full list of 289 Lloyds, Halifax Bank of Scotland branch closures in 2025/26

Dozens of Lloyds Banking Group branches are to close in the next few months

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2 w. ago Major UK high street chain to shut 145 shops despite business being saved

Claire's has been a staple of the high street for decades, but after being saved from the chop thanks to a deal to buy the company, nearly 150 shops are about to shut their doors

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2 w. ago All the Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches to close in 2025 and 2026

Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed plans to shut an additional 49 branches next year. In total, approximately 289 branches will close by the end of 2026

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2 w. ago Major high street chain to close 12 stores this month including two in Greater Manchester

Closures come after the chain revealed a restructuring plan earlier in the year

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2 w. ago Stewartry to be left with just one bank as Bank of Scotland closure confirmed

The Castle Douglas branch will close in January 2026 with Lloyds Banking Group claiming more people are doing their banking online.

Economics

2 w. ago Greggs is increasing menu prices today with popular meal deal going up

Roisin Currie, the chief executive of Greggs, said the high street chain 'still offers exceptional value' after confirming the latest price hikes during the company’s latest set of financial results

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2 w. ago Iconic high street chain saves 156 UK stores and 1000 jobs as administration avoided

The transaction will save thousands of jobs and stores - but closures will still be made.

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3 w. ago Poundland to shut six shops today as it confirms two more stores to close – full list of 67 being axed

POUNDLAND is set to close six stores today in a blow to shoppers. The popular discount chain will close its branches in Havant, Newport, Ripley, Swanley, Uttoxeter and Partick for good today. Meanwhile, it has confirmed that a further two stores will be axed. Its shop in Market Harborough will close on October 9, while...

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3 w. ago Hobbycraft to shut store today after launching 70% off closing down sale

The high street retail giant is due to close its branch today, the last of three shops to close their doors in the past week, after it announced a massive 70% closing down sale

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3 w. ago Primark trials major change in store and shoppers will be delighted

PRIMARK is making a major change to its stores as part of a huge new trial. The high street fashion chain has partnered with care and repair firm The Seam to offer same-day clothes repair and alterations at its Manchester Market Street store. To use the service shoppers need to book an appointment online via...

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3 w. ago Shoppers clear shelves in huge closing down sale as beauty chain shuts 56 stores this week – see the full list

A MAJOR high street beauty chain will close its remaining stores this weekend after it tumbled into administration. Bodycare used to operate 115 stores but it was forced to appoint administrators from Interpath Advisory earlier this month. Exactly 32 stores closed with immediate effect, making around 450 employees redundant. Meanwhile, 30 stores closed a week...

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