Black Friday has just been and gone, and the most organised among us may already be prepping our Christmas shopping. But where will you choose to spend your cash this festive season? Will you brave the throngs of Oxford Street? Tour London’s many Christmas markets? Or stay at home and risk all your presents in the...
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The best UK city for Christmas shopping in 2024 – Which? News
Winchester in Hampshire stands head and shoulders above other small cities for shopping. In our annual survey almost all small cities had low star ratings for shopping. 18 of the 19 had two stars or fewer. They can’t compete with the sheer variety of shops you find in bigger cities such as London, Birmingham, Manchester...
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The best hotspots in the UK for independent shops, revealed
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...
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Top 10 UK High Streets For Independent Shops Revealed – Retail News And Events
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...
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The UK shopping centre in pretty UK village that’s ‘best’ for Christmas shopping
A whopping 48 million adults in the UK plan to buy Christmas gifts in 2024 with an average spend of £596 each on Christmas gifts. With such high footfall forecast in many centres across the UK, finding the best centre to cater for all your needs is a high priority for many Brits. But one...
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Popular County Durham fish and chip shop shortlisted in top 5 venues across UK
Bells Fish and Chips at Framwellgate Moor in Durham has been picked out as one of the best around, as it was shortlisted for the Restaurant of the Year category in the National Fish & Chip Awards. The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) organises the awards and the notoriously comprehensive assessments entrants undertake are vital for unearthing where the opportunities...
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Homebase collapses with 2,000 jobs at risk
These shops will continue to trade while Teneo looks for a buyer and there will be no immediate redundancies. Along with up to 70 stores and the Homebase name, The Range owner CDS Superstores has also bought the intellectual property. The Homebase brand will continue online and the physical shops will become The Range stores....
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Black Friday 2024 live: Latest offers from Currys, Lululemon, Le Creuset and more
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...
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County Durham farm shop ‘well worth a visit’ revealed among UK’s best
Hutchinson Hobbs Farm Shop and Butcher in Stockton-on-Tees was praised for its variety of food on offer and its meat which is “smoked on site”. Plus, customers have said it’s “well worth a visit”. Commenting on its guide, the publisher wrote: “What do you think of when it comes to British farm shops? Besides homemade...
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Cornish Bakery ranked in UK’s top 100 fastest growth retail brands – A1 Retail Magazine
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...
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Black Friday 2024 UK live: Best early deals from Amazon, Apple, Currys and more
Why is it called Black Friday and where did it come from? Black Friday was given its name as it is often the day that shops “move into the black” – meaning they have enough money to cover their costs, while reducing prices. The sale falls on the weekend after the US’s Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving is...
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Shopping forecast: the latest supplier news
Deliveroo reveals the top dishes of 2014 Deliveroo has released its annual Deliveroo 100 Report which reveals the top trending dishes of 2024 ordered on the platform across its ten markets worldwide, including the UK. The Deliveroo 100 list shows a shift towards health-focused food options, with salads now making up 30% of the top...