Aldi Proposes New Supermarket Development in Melksham Thursday, September 18, 2025 aldi melksham supermarket retail planning construction jobs parking infrastructure expansion Budget supermarket giant Aldi has submitted a planning application to build a new store in Melksham, aiming to replace its existing, smaller supermarket on Beanacre Road. The proposed site is the former Countrywide store … Read More
Designer Brands Make a Stylish Entrance as Pockets Opens Stunning Somerset Store Thursday, September 18, 2025 pockets fashion bath luxury retail georgian boutique designers independent expansion Pockets, a well-known independent fashion retailer famous for outfitting the Midlands with luxury labels, is expanding south with a striking new flagship store in Bath. Officially opening on Wednesday, September 10, the … Read More
Weymouth’s Growing Supermarket Cluster Sparks Concerns Among Independent Retailers Monday, September 15, 2025 weymouth supermarkets independent retail business dorset highstreet economy competition local Independent retailers in the coastal town of Weymouth, Dorset, are increasingly troubled as plans unfold for yet another supermarket to open in their community. This new outlet will mark the fifth major national chain within … Read More
Students in Bath Enjoy Freebies, Discounts, and Doughnuts at SouthGate Shopping Event Sunday, September 7, 2025 students bath shopping event discounts freebies retail charity southgate doughnuts Students in Bath are gearing up for a day filled with savings, freebies, and fun as SouthGate Bath hosts its much-anticipated annual Student Shopping Event. Taking place on Saturday, September 27, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., this … Read More
Somerset Biker Turns Passion Into Thriving Business with Major Takeover Sunday, September 7, 2025 motocross offroad biking retail business somerset entrepreneur partnerships finance startup Dirtbikexpress, a leading retailer in off-road sports gear, has entered a new chapter under the ownership of Minehead businessman and motocross enthusiast Tom Radburn. With support from a loan provided by Allica Bank, Tom’s … Read More
Largest Seizure of Illegal Vapes from Somerset Village Shop Ends in Licence Suspension Thursday, September 4, 2025 vapes illegal seizure northsomerset licensing disposable enforcement retail regulation suspension North Somerset Council has executed its largest ever seizure of illegal vapes after uncovering sales of disposable vapes that had been banned. Good News Wine & Food, a village shop in Cleeve, continued selling disposable … Read More