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39 retro UK shops that have closed which we wish would come back to the high street.

39 closed UK shops that we miss - from Woolworths to the Disney Store

Kevel powers top retail and commerce media networks globally

Ad Feature Kevel secures £39 million to scale AI-driven infrastructure

Ikea has launched a second-hand marketplace for its own furniture and homewares

Ikea launches second-hand marketplace to rival Vinted

Harvey Nichols in Leeds is housed within the Victoria Quarter, and I’ve loved it there since I was a teenager.

Harvey Nichols has been saved but I fear it has lost something special Rochelle Barrand

A woman holds a shopping basket in the aisle of a supermarket

Food prices set to rise as heatwave hits UK crops

The award-winning, black pearl-filtered Single Estate Vodka is now available in the UK

Ad Feature D'YAVOL Spirits launch award-winning vodka in UK

Heatwave and online shopping rebound delivers boost to June retail spending

Boots is now the exclusive UK high street retailer for Dr Melaxin, including the Peel Shot Exfoliating White Rice Ampoule that left my skin feeling smoother and looking brighter

I tried Boots' exclusive Dr Melaxin skincare

Prime Day starts today - and it'll run for four days

Amazon Prime Day 2026 starts today – what every shopper needs to know

Even small additional uplifts are adding to the now substantial financial burden facing the retail sector

Ad Feature Legacy lease structures could put retailers at risk, says accountants

Amazon’s shopping website rival Joybuy is launching a Summer Black Friday event

Summer Black Friday event launched by Amazon rival Joybuy

One of the phone chargers Which? researchers found filled with modelling clay, which they believe was used to give the charger a more weighty, robust and genuine feel

Phone charger warning: Devices sold by major retailers could explode

The FSA has issued an urgent baby food recall over the "possible presence of mould"

Baby food recall: "Possible presence of mould" warning issued by FSA

Stef Reid, MBE, world champion and Paralympian inspired Fitasy with her “one-shoe campaign.”

Ad Feature Fitasy uses AI and 3D printing to offer single shoes to amputees

Gracie debuts as the first cross-domain agentic capability in GRC, convening AI experts across risk, compliance, audit and third-party domains on a single task

Ad Feature SureCloud launches AI agent team for GRC operations

Up to 150 branches of TGJones - formerly WH Smiths - could close as high street stores suffer "highly challenging trading conditions"

Up 150 branches of popular high street store could shut

Dame Joan Collins declares rosé season open as M&S unveils biggest-ever range

Joan Collins declares rosé season open: M&S unveils biggest-ever range
SPring is here and the May Day bank holiday is upon us - what better time to enjoy a glass of rosé?
Edward Lemont

Morrisons manager Sean Egan who was sacked for tackling a shoplifter, has been branded a ‘hero’

Morrisons manager branded ‘hero’ sacked for tackling shoplifter

Stuart Greenfield

Iran war ‘supply chain shock’ could hit shoppers this Christmas

Food shop will never be the same again as Tesco announces major change

M&S Sparks loyalty scheme: Changes announced plus birthday perk

Is Vinted down? Users reporting issues with second-hand selling platform

Is Vinted down? Users report issues with second-hand selling platform

Ad Feature Applexus Technologies achieves SAP QPPS status in the UK

The Silentnight heated blanket has a 63% saving at the moment

Silentnight electric blanket is down to £24.29 in spring clearance

Several major fashion and department store retailers, including M&S, Next and Primark, have announced their opening and closing times for the Easter weekend.

Easter 2026 Major UK retailers opening hours - M&S, Next and more

Marks & Spencer makes huge changes to returns policy - here’s everything you need to know (aff)

M&S makes returns rule change – what shoppers need to know

The company's 'Shopping Starts Here' campaign celebrates their recent Nasdaq listing

Ad Feature WeShop launches new UK campaign to reward new and existing users

A pristine first edition hardback of JK Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

All we know about new flagship Harry Potter store opening this year
A brand new flagship Harry Potter store is set to open later this year promising fans a “wizarding emporium celebrating the beloved locations featured in the books and films”.
Jamie Jones

'The decision from Pavers to once again seek permission to invest in the region is to be welcomed'. PIC: Gary Longbottom

Major shoe shop with more than 170 stores will close branch today

Retailer Hobbycraft is recalling the My Living World Worm Kit as it may contain asbestos

Hobbycraft recalls five products as they may contain asbestos

The National Lottery website and apps have been switched off for 24 hours

Why is National Lottery app down and when will it be back online?

OK, so it might be January - but you can make Christmas 2026 truly sparkle by snapping up this clearance deal

This artificial tree is just £15 in an incredible post-Christmas sale

How to get a refund after Christmas: Your consumer rights

Shoppers on the high street

Iconic high street chain goes into administration - 2,500 jobs at risk

Which shops are open New Year’s Day 2026?

Nine major retailers that will open in the UK on New Year’s Day 2026

All the UK shops and supermarkets which will be open and closed on Boxing Day 2025. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

All shops open and closed Boxing Day 2025: Next, M&S, Primark and more

Next will hold it’s annual Boxing Day sale in 2025 - but there has been a change for this year.

Next Boxing Day sale: Date annual event starts amid huge 2025 change

Beautiful gifts and personalised presents are a speciality for Not on the High Street - our fashion expert takes a closer look

This website turns gifting into an art form - and it’s addictive

This rum offers a rich fusion of Spiced Caribbean Rum and refreshing black cherry notes

Cheapest price online for this gorgeous Kraken rum - just £18.99

The YOVOY Booking Hotline requires no prior account to be set up, and requires no carrier contract.

Ad Feature New delivery platform solves Black Friday delivery chaos

A customer looks at some goods at an Asda supermarket. The supermarket is selling 24 stores and a distribution depot in a £568m deal to boost finances (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Major UK supermarket chain selling 24 stores in £568m deal

Black Friday

Amazon early Black Friday deals surge with discounts and price drops

A woman walks past a Black Friday sale sign on Oxford Street. Black Friday has stretched into 'Black November', making real bargains harder to spot (Photo: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Many shoppers are skipping Black Friday 2025 for better bargains

Morrisons has partnered with SpotlessWater to install 24/7 self-service ultra-pure water stations across the UK (Photos: Getty Images/SpotlessWater)

Major UK supermarket rolls out convenient new 24/7 service - locations

A customer at a Co-Op store. The retailer will open or refurbish 50 stores by Christmas, investing over £200 million in its UK estate (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK supermarket to open or refurbish 50 stores by Christmas - full list

Ann Summers is rolling out body-worn cameras to staff in 23 stores nationwide (Photos: Getty Images)

Shoppers may be filmed in adult shops as chain rolls out body cameras

The Entertainer, Britain’s biggest toy retailer, made a £10m pre-tax loss in 2025, down from a £6m profit the year before (Photo: Pexels)

UK toy giant loses £10m and makes major redundancies amid rising costs

A man shops at a Waitrose supermarket in London. The supermarket has launched its new Little Treats rewards nationwide for My Waitrose members (Photo: HOLLIE ADAMS/AFP via Getty Images)

Major UK supermarket launches Little Treats scheme to reward shoppers

Morrisons has cut prices on 160 more products ahead of Christmas, with average savings of around 25% (Photo: David Parry/PA Media Assignments)

Major UK supermarket cuts prices on 160 products to help shoppers save

Vinyl records and CD's at the HMV store on Oxford Street in London. Once on the brink of collapse, the retailer is pressing ahead with a major high street comeback (Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Iconic high street brand continues comeback with UK and Ireland stores

If you're preparing for your next getaway, you really should browse the huge list of travel bargains on the Simplify Living website

Early Black Friday deal: Travel brand knocks up to 60% off 137 items

Bodycare has been rescued from administration by Charles Denton, former CEO of The Body Shop (Photos: Getty Images/Pexels)

UK beauty retailer saved by ex-Body Shop CEO - and stores could reopen

Sainsbury’s has updated its Nectar card system, replacing the old barcode with a new QR code for collecting and spending points in-store (Photo: Pexels/Getty Images)

Shoppers told to update app as supermarket makes loyalty card change

Asda has relaunched its £1 ‘Winter Warmer’ café deal for over-60s, offering a hot meal and unlimited tea or coffee (Photos: Getty Images/Pexels)

Supermarket revives deal giving over-60s hot meals and endless cuppas

Tesco has unveiled its Top 10 Toys for Christmas 2025, covering a range of prices from £8 to £35 (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Major supermarket shares expert-picked Top 10 toys for Christmas 2025

New Look has launched its first-ever loyalty programme, Club New Look, and it's free to join (Photos: Getty Images/Pexels)

UK fashion favourite officially launches first-ever loyalty scheme

Morrisons will launch 250 new 'Morrisons Daily' convenience stores in 2026 (Photos: Getty Images/Pexels)

Supermarket to open 250 ‘Daily’ stores in corner shops across England

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