UK retail
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Coughlans Bakery Enters Liquidation After 89 Years of Operation
Coughlans Bakery has ceased trading and entered liquidation, closing 32 shops amid rising operational costs and economic headwinds for UK high street retailers.
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Major UK Supermarkets Issue Urgent Recall Over Salmonella Contamination
Major UK retailers, including Tesco, Asda, and Waitrose, have issued an urgent recall for prepackaged fruit products following the detection of Salmonella in apple and kiwi supplies.
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Supermarket giants urge CMA to close Aldi and Lidl expansion loophole
Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, and Iceland have formally urged the UK competition regulator to restrict Aldi and Lidl from using land-covenant clauses to block rival store openings.
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Marks & Spencer Reshapes UK Retail Strategy Amid Market Shifts
Marks & Spencer is strategically restructuring its UK retail operations. The company is closing 14 in-store cafes and a major Swansea branch to expand food offerings and adapt to consumer preferences.
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Lidl Near Me: Holiday Hours, UK Locations, and New Developments in 2025
Discover Lidl’s holiday opening hours, find nearby stores, and learn about new developments like the Kirkby site, with key details for shoppers across the UK and Switzerland in 2025.
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Tesco Christmas Market 2025: Festive Cheer Returns Amid Economic Shifts and Retail Momentum
Tesco’s strong holiday sales and dividend boost coincide with the return of the UK’s largest Christmas market in Beverley, creating a festive atmosphere amid shifting economic currents and retail competition.
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Harrods Suffers Data Breach: 430,000 Customer Records Exposed in Major Cyber Attack
Luxury retailer Harrods has confirmed a significant data breach affecting over 430,000 customers, after hackers accessed personal details through a third-party provider. While no payment or password data was stolen, the incident highlights rising cyber threats to UK businesses.
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Bodycare to Close All UK Stores, Marking End of an Era
Bodycare, a staple of British high streets for over half a century, is closing its last 56 UK stores amid deep financial woes, leaving hundreds jobless and ending a legacy.