Category: Shopping

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email American Express has revealed the UK’s top 10 hotspots for independent shopping and vibrant small businesses, finding that a new generation of business owners are still investing in the country’s high...

With more than 500 independent shops, bars, eateries and music venues crammed into its Medieval streets, Norwich Lanes earned a place on the list compiled by American Express in recognition of Small Business Saturday.  The largely pedestrianised area has long been known as the independent heart of Norwich and is steeped in Medieval history and architecture. ...

Advertisement New research by American Express Shop Small reveals the nation’s top 10 hotspots for independent shops, showcasing the small businesses and the valuable role they plan in their local communities. American Express partnered with retail experts GlobalData to identify the top high streets for independent shops through ranking factors such as the number of...

The study, conducted by Cinch, the UK’s largest online used car retailer, assessed the 20 biggest shopping centres across the UK. Bluewater topped the list, with the Metrocentre in Gateshead and Meadowhall in Sheffield coming in second and third, respectively. The study considered various factors, including the size of each centre, the number and cost...

The sale is your chance to find top-rated products at their cheapest ever prices (iStock/The Independent ) With just over a fortnight to go, the Black Friday sales are coming in hot. From Currys and Argos to Boots and Shark, we’re already seeing a bunch of early savings from major brands and retailers, so you...

Founder-led Cornish Bakery has been cited as one of the only UK hospitality companies in the 2024 Top 100 Interpath Retail Growth Index. The company has also announced that another new bakery will open in Cirencester in the near future, taking the Cornish Bakery estate to almost 70, on the back of record-breaking sales of over...

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the children in your life? Amazon has got you covered with its annual Top Ten Toys list, featuring popular family favourites such as Hasbro’s Play-Doh Pizza Delivery Scooter Playset, the LEGO Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer Starship Building Toy, and Snackles surprise plushies by Zuru. Each toy is...

The sale is your chance to find top-rated products at their cheapest ever prices (iStock/The Independent ) The biggest sale of the year is just a few weeks away but early Black Friday offers have already started dropping across major retailers. To help you spot the best deals, our Black Friday liveblog is tracking the...