TGJones closing down sale at Croydon's Whitgift Centre
TGJones at Croydon's Whitgift Centre has launched a closing-down sale, adding to 93 vacant units counted in August as redevelopment plans advance.
Category : Retail Shopping
Father-son team to take over Fox and Hounds pub in Plumstead
Roy and Taylor begin a five-year tenancy at The Fox and Hounds in Plumstead on October 30, planning live music, themed events, and a Halloween party.
Lee Costcutter owners retire after 40 years of service
Renuka and Bupendra Patel, known as 'Bob', retired from their Lee convenience store after 40 years, with over 100 residents attending a farewell event.
Slim Chickens launches first ever £8.95 lunch deal
Slim Chickens launches its first always-on lunch deal from Oct 13, 2026. Three dishes with fries and sauce for £8.95, available weekdays 12pm-4pm.
Bluewater welcomes three new fashion stores in three days
Bluewater shopping centre in Kent opened three new fashion stores in three days, including Jack & Jones, HUSH, and ARNE's first Kent pop-up.
McDonald's UK Launches Chicken McWings for First Time
McDonald's UK will introduce Chicken McWings, previously only in China, from October 20 as part of its World Heist menu part two, following fan demand.
HMV to close Oxford Street flagship again, seeks new London site
HMV will close its Oxford Street store in March 2027 after rent doubled, but plans a new West End flagship; 50+ staff to be redeployed.
Waitrose Cricklewood Opening Date Set for October 22
Waitrose opens on Cricklewood Broadway on October 22, featuring an 18,000 sq ft store with basement parking and new jobs.
Swanley Lidl Store Complete, Opening Delayed to 2027
Lidl's new Swanley store on London Road is complete, but opening is targeted for early next year, pending ongoing roundabout works. The five-arm roundabout and access roads remain under construction.
Iceland launches 30-minute rapid delivery in London
Iceland's new Rapid Online Delivery launches today in 17 London stores, with 30-minute delivery and free delivery at launch, expanding to 200 stores by Christmas.
Aldi to Open Four New Supermarkets Across London
Aldi has announced four new London stores in Orpington, Stepney Green, Hanworth, and Willesden, following a 5% turnover rise to £19bn.
Bravissimo to Open New Store at The Glades in Bromley
Bravissimo will open a new store at The Glades shopping centre in Bromley, creating 12 jobs and offering complimentary fittings for D cup and above customers.
Pet store Funny Fuzzy shut down after £6.3m probe
Funny Fuzzy, an online pet retailer, has been wound up by the Insolvency Service after investigators found £6.3m in unexplained transactions and customer complaints.
Revolut facial recognition payment trial starts in London
Revolut's Pay with Smile facial recognition checkout is trialled at three London cafes from Sept 24-26, letting shoppers pay with a glance.
Holybella and Stamp join Brent Cross Town neighbourhood
Holybella cafe, Stamp post office, and Social Pottery sign up for Brent Cross Town's new high street, adding independent options for residents.
Paddington shopfront scheme abandoned, 13 firms miss out
Westminster City Council has abandoned a Paddington shopfront improvement scheme after spending over £400,000, leaving 13 businesses without promised makeovers.
Bad Pet Portraits Become Full-Time Job
Phil Heckels turned his awful pet portraits into a full-time job, receiving over 100,000 requests and making money through merchandise and books.
Church Street: Inside London's top independent shopping hotspot
Church Street in Stoke Newington is the only London street on American Express's top 10 independent shopping hotspots list. Here's what makes it a high street success story.
M&S confirms Sydenham foodhall opening date
Marks & Spencer opens its first Sydenham foodhall at Bell Green Retail Park on September 16, featuring a bakery, coffee counter, and wine section.
Christmas-obsessed mum saves £800 with January sales
Natalie Wiseman, 47, saves hundreds on Christmas by shopping year-round, starting in January sales, and keeps her tree up all year.
Peckham Rye businesses hit hard by road closure over unsafe tower
Peckham Rye shopkeepers say 10-day road closure over a potentially dangerous former cinema tower has 'killed' trade, with one losing up to £6,000.
Monty Don's Exit: A Chance to Reimagine Gardeners' World
Monty Don leaves Gardeners' World after 20+ years. Claire Ratinon urges a format shake-up to feature ordinary, chaotic gardens across the UK, not just aspirational spaces.
London influencer loses 12 stone after £17,500 surgery
Emily Jones, 36, a London body-positive influencer, weighed 21st 8lbs and underwent £17,500 of surgery, now weighing 9st 4lbs.
Why Highland cows have taken over UK homeware stores
Highland cow-themed homeware is booming across UK retailers like Next and Dunelm, driven by nostalgia, cottagecore aesthetics, and the animals' cute appearance.
Browns Brasserie West India Quay: 3 courses under £35
Browns Brasserie & Bar at West India Quay offers a three-course 'Taste of Summer' menu for £33, set in a Grade I-listed sugar warehouse. Our reviewer visited and rated the food, ambiance, and value.
Tesco Express Richmond opening faces alcohol licence objections
Tesco plans a new Express store in Richmond town centre, replacing Amazon Fresh, with alcohol sales from 6am to 11pm daily, pending council approval. Residents' groups object.
UK wedding business numbers fall for first time on record
The number of active wedding businesses in the UK has dropped for the first time since records began, with 150 wedding planners closing so far this year, according to companydata.com.
Shein shares slump 10% on Hong Kong debut
Shein's shares fell as much as 10% on its Hong Kong debut, pricing at HK$48.56 and valuing the firm at just over $26bn, after a US tax rule change hit its business model.
32 Must-Have Finds: From The Inkey List to Boden and Vieve
Shopping expert Sarah Bradbury reveals 32 top picks for the August bank holiday weekend, including ASOS's new styling campaign, IKEA price cuts, and a Winnie the Pooh cake collaboration.
M&S Christmas range 2026: Shoppers slam pistachio overload
M&S unveils 300 new Christmas products for 2026, but shoppers are already complaining about an excessive focus on pistachio-flavoured treats across the festive range.
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