All High Street articles
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RankingsThe Digital Capability Index 2026: how retailers compare on AI, returns and mobile
The index analyses key omnichannel functions and then weights their importance
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NewsHolland & Barrett targets £1bn in sales after third consecutive year of growth
2025 marked the ‘most significant year of investment’ in H&B’s recent history, as owner LetterOne pumped £124m into its stores, people and supply chain
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NewsGreggs profits hit by challenging food-to-go market
Like-for-like sales increased 2.4% year on year, and the company improved its market share in a challenging food-to-go market
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NewsHotel Chocolat unveils biggest brand ‘transformation’ for 21 years
The complete ‘transformation’ includes a redesign of its signature gift box collections, a widening of price points and an overhaul of its core chocolate range
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Comment & OpinionRetail crime is finally falling, but the battle is far from won
Over the past year alone, around 590,000 incidents have affected retail staff
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NewsBoots launches high street weight-loss jab service
Available in 17 stores across the UK, including in London, Manchester and Edinburgh, the service offers a private consultation with a pharmacist who can give treatment to eligible customers
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NewsAldi gets go-ahead for Rye store as Jempson’s pledges continued local focus
Rother District Council’s planning committee voted unanimously in favour of Aldi’s proposal on 12 February
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop administrators close to selling chunk of estate
The deal being discussed involves existing store staff being retained by the buyer
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NewsFortnum & Mason on the hunt for ‘exceptional’ challenger brands as Open Call returns
The scheme – which launched last year – invites British challenger brands to submit their products to Fortnum’s buyers
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NewsJanuary brings boost to UK retail sales
In food & drink, shopper confidence was ‘muted’ amid concerns about inflation
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NewsSuperdrug to open 30 new UK stores in 2026
The health & beauty retailer said it continued to see strong demand for experience-led physical retail, and was reinforcing its commitment to bricks & mortar shops
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Comment & OpinionWhere did things go wrong for The Original Factory Shop?
Last week, the variety discounter was plunged into administration, with 137 stores and about 1,200 jobs at risk.
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NewsGrind eyes shift to profitability as grocery listings perk up sales
Net sales from Grind’s roastery business grew by 30% to £20.8m
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NewsBoots Group CEO Ornella Barra retires to become chair
Barra will replace Stefano Pessina, who is stepping down as chair and will continue as a director
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NewsThe Whisky Exchange MD: category facing ‘moment of correction’
Tennent said btand owners had a responsibility to “clear the stock that is out there”.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop enters administration
The discount chain has appointed administrators at Interpath, after talks with prospective buyers fell through
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NewsCook appoints former Pret boss as new Co-CEO as Ed Perry ‘steps up’
The new hire will form a new partnership at the top of the family-run ready meal retailer with current Cook co-CEO Rosie Brown
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NewsA third of retailers issued profit warnings in 2025
While the number of profit warnings in the sector fell overall in 2025, retailers were hit by a particularly tough Q3
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NewsModella receives bids for The Original Factory Shop
The interest led Modella to extend a notice of intention to appoint administrators for The Original Factory Shop
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NewsConsumer confidence stuck in negative territory
It has now been 10 years since the GfK consumer confidence index was last in positive territory, with a small rise this month to –16