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British Retail Consortium figures show footfall rose in May, with consumer confidence improving after spending squeezeGreater numbers of consumers went shopping last month as spring sunshine brought welcome relief to retailers, which have faced a squee…
The internet was in disbelief on Wednesday after Amazon unveiled a new AI “podcast” feature for products. The dystopian new experience for customers launched this week and allows customers “to ask AI hosts questions via text or voice while listening t…
Staff are handing over sandwiches from behind a theft-proof counter as the high street fights backGreggs has axed self-service display cabinets in bakery stores that have been most severely hit by shoplifters.The move is the latest aimed at combating a…
Described as the ‘must-have’ home accessory of 2026, sales of ‘posh’ matchboxes are up 121% at SelfridgesGoodbye Swan Vesta, hello Cartier. Matchboxes are the latest home accessory to get a luxury makeover – and some of the price tags are striking.At t…
Newton Aycliffe was meant to be a model town for a fairer postwar Britain. But unaffordable rents on a high street amounting to 0.12% of its property tycoon owner’s holdings have made it a symbol of decline – and a warning for LabourHow has your local …
Decay of town centres a top issue among voters, especially Reform UK supporters, and is fuelling resentment against WestminsterHow has your local high street changed since 2019? Check your postcodeThe struggling billionaire-owned high street that shows…
People are supporting economic boycotts to show discontent with businesses capitulating to Trump’s agendaIt’s the busiest shopping season of the year – and a time when many are trying to figure out where to ethically spend their money.Over the first ye…
The short answer is yes, but if you don’t want big brands or to use Amazon then more time and a lot more prompts are needed‘Is retail ready for the AI shopping shift?The question “what present do you recommend for …” will be tapped into phones and comp…
Millions of real trees are sold each year, and costs vary widely – we ask experts how to find good dealsFor many Britons, putting up their tree is the ritual that marks the official start of Christmas, with the second week of December a popular time to…
Products sold by retailers including John Lewis and Very among those cheaper outside of November discount periodShoppers holding out for a Black Friday bargain on 28 November may not get the best prices, according to Which? research that found none of …