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A sign announces the closure of a branch of Marks & Spencer, on May 5, 2026 in Basildon, England. The high rate of high-street closures here reflects a national trend in declining retail space, which in 2025 shrunk for the first time since the 1940s, according to the property analytics firm CoStar.
David Cooke and John Kinney
A Tesco sign hangs in front of the supermarket
The Wine in Convenience report by Asian Trader found that wine remains an important category for convenience retailers, with 65.5% of respondents describing it as extremely or very important to their store.
Allwyn is hand-delivering new limited-edition FastPay wallets as part of its latest promotional activity.
UK wine production reached more than 124,000 hectolitres in 2025 - equivalent to over 16.5 million bottles
Wall’s High Protein Scotch Egg
Store owners Brian and Berenice Campbell and store manager Paul McArdle with Paul Deans and Laura McLean from Henderson Group celebrating 25 years of Campbell’s EUROSPAR.
An ethnic convenience store has been destroyed in Birmingham in a suspected arson attack, prompting an investigation.
A prolific shoplifter has been fitted with a GPS tag in Merseyside, marking a first for the region.
James Hall & Co has raised more than £17,000 for Marie Curie through its latest fundraising initiative.
Britain’s food and drink trade deficit is approaching its highest level since 2000 amid a widening gap between imports and exports.
SBX vape products to feature IKE Tech AI-powered vape age-gating tech
Co-op is bringing coffee pod recycling to over 200 stores, expanding the scheme and giving more customers access to recycling facilities.
Pro Gro Supermarkets has renewed its partnership with Co-op Wholesale, marking the continuation of its relationship with the wholesaler.
World of Sweets recalls Alyan Dubai Style Crunchy Knafeh and Pistachio Milk Chocolate and Alyan Dubai Style Chocolate Truffles because of contamination with Salmonella
