All High Street articles
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John Lewis revives ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ price promise
The century-old pledge was axed under former John Lewis director Pippa Wicks in 2022, as part of widespread cost-cutting measures
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Poundstretcher holding 75%-off 'summer sale' and second weekend of £10 giveaways
The variety discounter said it was slashing the price of hundreds of products from this week
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Sainsbury’s and McDonald’s CEOs among bosses to meet government over workers’ rights reforms
Bosses met deputy prime minister Angela Rayner and business secretary Jonathan Reynolds to discuss Labour’s proposed workplace reforms
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Pret a Manger launches new autumn menu with focus on savoury bakes
The autumn menu doubles down on savoury items and features a new range of indulgent sweet pastries
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Del Monte collaborates on clothing range with Urban Outfitters
The collection is made up of two graphic tee shirts – a women’s and a men’s – featuring the brand’s logo
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City snapshot: Retail sales pick up but consumer confidence remains ‘fragile’
Both sales and volumes in grocery saw an uptick in August
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Hospitality sector recovering as new openings outpace closures
The growth was spurred by a rise in casual dining and quick-service restaurants
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Greggs launches all-day breakfast item as part of new autumnal menu
The new item will capitalise on Greggs’ ongoing breakfast success
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Comment & Opinion
Think local to improve Britain’s high streets
If Labour is to rejuvenate our high streets, it needs to think carefully about the marketing and creative propositions that will thrive in this new future, says Fergus McCallum, CEO at creative agency TBWA\MCR
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Analysis & Features
What changes could the government be considering on business rates?
More than seven weeks on from being elected to government, Labour is yet to flesh out its plan to replace the current business rates system in England
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Comment & Opinion
Why Lidl’s breakfast challenge to Greggs is a smart move
By pitching itself as a cheaper alternative to the king of breakfast – and one that competes on price – Lidl may just be on to a winning formula
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McDonald’s targets UK high street with over 200 new restaurants planned
The company said the plan demonstrates a “commitment to support high streets” across the UK
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Pasta Evangelists to open grab & go site in Manchester Airport
The new site opening in September will give customers a grab & go option
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City snapshot: Sporting events and better weather boost UK retail sales
Retail sales volumes bounced back to growth in July, according to official statistics, as warmer weather and sporting events boosted activity.
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Starbucks appoints Chipotle’s Brian Niccol as CEO following pressure from investors
Investors had pressured the coffee chain to improve performance before the shake-up
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Pret a Manger trialling body-worn cameras in six London stores
The cameras are a new strategy to improve safety measures for staff
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Poundland cuts head office jobs after sales decline
About 60 jobs are believed to have entered a consultancy process across supply chain, finance, IT and property
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Inflation back on the rise means another hefty business rates hike, warns BRC
The warning comes after new figures from the Office for National Statistics today revealed inflation was rising again for the first time this year
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John Lewis shakes up store hours in restructure aimed at boosting customer service
The retailer will cut 1% of its headcount as part of the changes, which mirror an earlier move at Waitrose
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First Australian-style sushi on-the-go brand to open in Manchester
The new ‘hand rolls’ will be available in a variety of flavours, including vegan and veggie options