Somerset Town Defies Trends with Thriving Retail Scene Saturday, October 11, 2025 taunton somerset footfall businessgrowth retail independentshops entrepreneurship economy localbusinesses investment Taunton is experiencing a refreshing surge in activity, defying national trends with increasing footfall and a wave of new businesses enriching Somerset’s economy. Recent data reveals that Taunton’s weekly footfall has risen … Read More
Cancer Research UK Reveals List of 88 Shop Closures Including Somerset Location Thursday, October 9, 2025 cancer charity retail shopclosures uk fundraising volunteers staff superstores somerset Cancer Research UK has announced plans to close 88 of its High Street shops across the UK by May 2026 as the initial phase of a significant retail overhaul. This move will impact nearly half of the charity’s approximately 600 … Read More
Marks & Spencer Sets Grand Opening Date for New Cabot Circus Flagship Store Thursday, October 9, 2025 marksandspencer cabotcircus bristol opening flagship foodhall recruitment retail beauty fashion Marks & Spencer has officially announced the opening date for its highly anticipated new flagship store at Cabot Circus, Bristol. The expansive 80,000 sq ft outlet will take over the former House of Fraser site, which has … Read More
Yeovil Car Park Closures for Housing Threaten High Street’s Future Wednesday, October 8, 2025 yeovil parking regeneration housing highstreet somerset retail economy carparks council A proposed plan to close up to 600 parking spaces in Yeovil’s town centre to build 300 new homes has sparked fears among local businesses that it could spell the end for the High Street. Somerset Council is considering … Read More
Map Reveals Locations of 145 Claire's Stores Closing Across UK and Ireland, Including Somerset Monday, October 6, 2025 claires closures retail modella administration uk ireland shopping stores somerset Claire’s, the popular fashion accessories retailer, is set to close 145 of its stores across the UK and Ireland following a recent rescue deal that saved just over half of its outlets. The closure list includes the … Read More
Inside the Eerie Decline and Future of Torquay’s Union Square Shopping Centre Sunday, October 5, 2025 torquay unionsquare redevelopment retail panniermarket regeneration housing community highstreet shopping The Union Square shopping centre in Torquay, opened in 1982, was once the heart of the town’s retail scene. However, a profound shift in shopping habits over recent decades has left the centre nearly deserted. Now, visitors … Read More