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Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you
The stalwart of Britain's High Street has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. What will that mean for you?
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China's tax crackdown piles pressure on luxury brands as US spending falters Reuters
October 9, 2026Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing posts record profit as Western sales overtake China - Reuters
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing posts record profit as Western sales overtake China Reuters
October 8, 2026Amazon makes fresh job cuts, mainly in retail division - Reuters
Amazon makes fresh job cuts, mainly in retail division Reuters
October 8, 2026UK pharmacy chain Boots sold in $8.9bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.
October 7, 2026Canada's Weston family to buy UK's Boots in $8.9 billion deal - Reuters
Canada's Weston family to buy UK's Boots in $8.9 billion deal Reuters
October 7, 2026Last call for the mall? How shopping centres are reinventing themselves
In the internet age, medium-sized retail hubs are looking for new ways to survive and thrive.
October 6, 2026Walgreens-owner Sycamore nears $9 billion sale of Boots, WSJ reports - reuters.com
Walgreens-owner Sycamore nears $9 billion sale of Boots, WSJ reports reuters.com
September 30, 2026DFI Retail to take over Maxim's Starbucks-licensed business in seven Asian markets - Reuters
DFI Retail to take over Maxim's Starbucks-licensed business in seven Asian markets Reuters
September 30, 2026Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs
The company says it needs to "keep evolving alongside changing customer expectations".
September 30, 2026Pie shop owner gets reply from Andy Burnham
Chorley businessman, Paul Bowen received a reply from Prime Minister Andy Burnham, after posting a video on social media about the closure of one of his shops due to the state of the high street.
September 30, 2026Britain's M&S joins forces with Sephora to expand beauty offer - Reuters
Britain's M&S joins forces with Sephora to expand beauty offer Reuters
September 29, 2026Shein quarterly profit falls 67% as costs jump, Europe sales slump - Reuters
Shein quarterly profit falls 67% as costs jump, Europe sales slump Reuters
September 28, 2026Aldi boss says some of rivals' loyalty discounts 'dupe' customers
Aldi is the only major supermarket chain that doesn't operate a loyalty scheme, which are hugely popular and used by millions of shoppers.
September 28, 2026My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?
September 27, 2026Costco tops estimates as discount gas, bulk deals draw inflation-weary shoppers - Reuters
Costco tops estimates as discount gas, bulk deals draw inflation-weary shoppers Reuters
September 24, 2026H&M promises change as slow sales undermine profit boost - Reuters
H&M promises change as slow sales undermine profit boost Reuters
September 24, 2026Britain's JD Sports says Nike turnaround is only a matter of time - Reuters
Britain's JD Sports says Nike turnaround is only a matter of time Reuters
September 23, 2026Donatella Versace partners with Gen Z fashion retailer REVOLVE - Reuters
Donatella Versace partners with Gen Z fashion retailer REVOLVE Reuters
September 21, 2026What's driving UK 'shoplifting crisis'?
The number of shoplifting offences recorded in England and Wales in 2025-26 is still above pre-pandemic levels.
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Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you
If you have been looking to buy a health or beauty product, the chances are you will have shopped at a Boots somewhere in the UK. The pharmacy and retailer is a stalwart of Britain's high streets, wh
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Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
Boots, the High Street pharmacy and retail chain, has been sold in an $8.9bn (£6.7bn) deal to Canada's billionaire Weston family. Wittington Investments, the holding company, confirmed it had agreed
Last call for the mall? How shopping centres are reinventing themselves
Keith Ely remembers the Brunel Centre's heyday but is looking to the future The Brunel Centre was once a thriving retail destination, attracting shoppers from far and wide. "It was incredible," says
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Pie shop owner gets reply from Andy Burnham
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Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs
Greggs said proposals would not affect its shops High street bakery brand Greggs has announced plans to shut four of its factories and cut 740 jobs. It plans to close manufacturing sites at North La
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Aldi boss says some of rivals' loyalty discounts 'dupe' customers
Aldi's UK boss has accused rival supermarket chains of duping customers in some cases with loyalty discounts that start with "unrealistically high prices" and then drop. Chief executive Giles Hurley
My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die The empty building that used to be the home of Marks & Spencer in Aberdeen is one of the first things you see when you arrive off the train a
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What's driving UK 'shoplifting crisis'?
More on the shoplifting crisis.
Shoplifters carrying shopping lists, says M&S manager
Elisa Lewis said there was no such thing as a ”typical“ shoplifter Shoplifters walk into branches of Marks & Spencer with a list in an attempt to get away with hauls worth thousands of pounds, a regi