M&S Slashes Returns Period to 28 Days Across All UK Stores Thursday, March 26, 2026 m&s returns policy retail farnham foodhall storeopening uk shopping customers Marks & Spencer has announced a significant change to its returns policy, reducing the return period from 35 days to 28 days across all UK stores, with immediate effect. This update applies to both online and in-store … Read More
What is Birmingham's 'Zombie Quarter' and Where Can It Be Found? Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham zombiequarter newstreet retail urbandecay development economy commercial regeneration shopping Nestled on Birmingham’s bustling New Street lies an area locals have dubbed the “Zombie Quarter.” This name refers to a series of long-dead retail and commercial units that have remained empty and unused for … Read More
Full List of NCP Car Parks at Risk of Closure Following Company’s Entry into Administration Wednesday, March 18, 2026 ncp administration carparks insolvency pricewaterhousecoopers ukparking closure retail business parking NCP, a well-known name in UK parking services for over 90 years, has entered administration, casting uncertainty over numerous car parks nationwide. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has been appointed as joint administrators … Read More
Midlands Faces Nation’s Worst Shoplifting Crisis, New Data Shows Wednesday, March 18, 2026 midlands shoplifting crime retail theft violence britishretailconsortium safety deliverydrivers security Nearly 30 percent of shoppers in the Midlands have witnessed shoplifting, marking the region as one of the worst-hit in the country. Recent data reveals that 29 percent of people in the West Midlands have seen theft in stores … Read More
Ten-Year Plan to Demolish Birmingham High Street Site Threatens Hotel, Shops, and Major GP Surgery Monday, March 16, 2026 birmingham demolition development highstreet planning gpsurgery housing urbanrenewal construction retail A significant site in Birmingham city centre faces potential demolition over the next decade to make way for a large-scale redevelopment project. Henley Investment Management Limited and Sixth Street have submitted a planning … Read More
UK’s Gourmet Chocolate Pizza Co Ends Nearly 20-Year Journey Tuesday, March 10, 2026 chocolate confectionery ukbusiness closure innovation gourmetchocolatepizzaco nottinghamshire smallbusiness retail bankruptcy The Gourmet Chocolate Pizza Co, a cherished UK chocolate brand known for its distinctive chocolate “pizzas,” has officially ceased trading after almost two decades in business. Based in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, the company … Read More