Retailing2 days agoTories urge Waitrose to reinstate worker sacked 'after tackling shoplifter'The Waitrose employee says he was dismissed from his job after 17 years for trying to stop a theft of Easter eggs.2 days ago3 days agoChocolate thefts spark Easter plea from policeSurrey Police says it has been receiving reports of chocolate thefts from local shops.3 days ago6 days agoBowling alley plan for shopping centre spaceThe Meadows shopping centre will be revitalised after plans to replace it with housing were scrapped.6 days ago27 Mar 2026'Ripple of fear' over Iran war hits consumer confidenceA key survey indicates growing doubt among shoppers over prospects for the UK economy in the next year.27 Mar 202627 Mar 2026City's oldest hardware shop saved from closureBenn Hann and John Cox thought it was "a crime" Mogfords was closing after 160 years. 27 Mar 202624 Mar 2026Porridge recalled months after mouse contaminationMoma Foods says a third-party facility found "a mouse contamination event" last autumn.24 Mar 202624 Mar 2026High street redesign will 'cope with heat and rain'New "climate conscious" design will include rain gardens and better shade, city council says.24 Mar 202623 Mar 2026Demolition begins at leisure hub opened in 2014 Regent Circus in Swindon is being knocked down after all but one of its tenants left.23 Mar 202617 Mar 2026Plan to demolish city shopping centre confirmedWakefield councillors vote to buy and knock down the Ridings Shopping Centre.17 Mar 2026...