Argos Launches New Online Marketplace to Compete with Amazon, eBay, and Etsy Thursday, February 12, 2026 argos marketplace ecommerce onlineshopping amazon ebay etsy retail sainsburys birmingham Argos is set to transform the way customers shop online by launching a new marketplace within the next year, aiming to compete directly with giants like Amazon, eBay, and Etsy. The retailer, known for its catalogue shopping … Read More
Historic UK Menswear Retailer Chas H Baker to Close After 124 Years Wednesday, February 11, 2026 menswear retail closure salisbury chashbaker sale fashion heritage highstreet legacy Chas H Baker, a cherished family-run menswear retailer in Salisbury, is set to close its doors for good after an impressive 124 years in business. Established in 1902, the store has been a fixture on Salisbury’s high street, … Read More
Popular Bullring Shop Russell & Bromley Announces Closure with Discounts on All Shoes and Handbags Wednesday, February 11, 2026 bullring russell&bromley closure fashion retail birmingham luxury shoes handbags administration The Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham is witnessing another retail loss as Russell & Bromley, a well-known footwear and handbag retailer, announces the closure of its store. Since the start of the year, three shops … Read More
UK Fashion Chain Quiz Enters Administration with ‘Final Clearance’ Sales Across All Stores Monday, February 9, 2026 quiz administration fashion retail clearance highstreet stores sales uk collapse Quiz, a prominent UK fashion retailer founded in 1993, has entered administration, initiating extensive “final clearance” sales in all 40 of its stores across the UK, as well as its seven concessions in Ireland. This marks a … Read More
Lidl Introduces New £13.45 Starting Wage From March 2026 Monday, February 9, 2026 lidl supermarket wages payrise nationallivingwage minimumwage ukjobs retail employment salary Lidl, one of the UK’s leading supermarket chains, has announced a significant pay increase, making it the highest paying supermarket in the country. From March 1, 2026, entry-level hourly wages at Lidl will rise to £13.45 … Read More
M&S Announces Closure of Four Cafes in Kent, Sparking Customer Disappointment Monday, February 9, 2026 m&s cafes closures kent food horeca retail customers service stores Marks and Spencer has revealed plans to close four of its cafes across Kent next month. The affected locations include South Aylesford Retail Park, Strood Retail Park, Prospect Retail Park in Whitstable, and Maybrook Retail … Read More