Tesco Targets Shoplifting Crisis with Security Tags on Everyday Essentials Monday, April 27, 2026 tesco shoplifting security retail theft crisis uk handtowels policing trust Tesco has introduced security tags on basic white hand towels priced at £2, a move that highlights the growing shoplifting crisis affecting everyday essentials across the UK. At a branch in southeast London, customers noticed … Read More
M&S Chair Warns Self-Checkouts Fueling Surge in Shoplifting Across UK Stores Friday, April 24, 2026 m&s retail shoplifting selfcheckout crime archienorman supermarkets policing organisedcrime technology Marks & Spencer chairman Archie Norman has issued a stark warning about the impact of self-checkout technology on shoplifting rates across UK stores. Serving as M&S chair since 2017, Norman explained that the rise of … Read More
Asda Encourages Staff to Dress Up for St George’s Day Celebration Thursday, April 23, 2026 asda stgeorgesday england celebration heritage midlands retail supermarket costume community Asda is embracing a spirited change this St George’s Day by inviting shoppers and staff to dress up in celebration of England’s patron saint on April 23rd. In a festive move, the Asda store in Derby is encouraging its … Read More
Major UK Fashion Chain LK Bennett to Close All 22 Stores Next Week Thursday, April 23, 2026 lkbennett fashion retail uk closure administration debt stores highstreet fashionindustry Iconic British fashion retailer LK Bennett is set to close all 22 of its stores and concessions across the UK by early next week. The announcement, made via the company’s official Instagram page, signals the end of an era for … Read More
Lidl Unveils Revised Plans for New Wolverhampton Penn Road Store, Replacing Goldthorn Hotel Thursday, April 23, 2026 lidl wolverhampton pennroad goldthornhotel supermarket retail planning jobs sustainability consultation Lidl has revealed updated plans for a new supermarket on Wolverhampton’s A449 Penn Road, where the iconic Goldthorn Hotel once stood. Although the retailer received planning permission in 2023, delays in securing the … Read More
Tesco Brings Back F&F Changing Rooms After Six Years Following Customer Demand Monday, April 20, 2026 tesco f&f changingrooms supermarkets customerexperience ai personalisation clubcard adobe retail After six years of removal during the Covid pandemic, Tesco has begun reintroducing F&F changing rooms in some of its stores, responding to persistent customer requests. The decision comes as supermarkets initially closed … Read More