New M5 Retail Park to Create Hundreds of Jobs Without Disrupting Upgraded Link Road Friday, August 22, 2025 retail jobs m5 development infrastructure somerset chelston planning construction environment The planned retail park near the M5 motorway promises to bring hundreds of jobs to the Wellington area—all while preserving the recently upgraded A38 Chelston Link Road, commonly known as the ‘concrete carriageway.’ Chelston … Read More
Clarks Village Sales Surge as Shoppers Embrace Retail and Leisure Experience Saturday, August 16, 2025 clarksvillage retail salesgrowth footfall shoppingexperience fashion leisure landsec outlet summersales Clarks Village has witnessed a remarkable 14.2% increase in sales between April and June this year compared to the same period last year, according to data from its owner, Landsec. This impressive growth is driven by a blend … Read More
Somerset Morrisons Receives Low Food Hygiene Rating Amid Call for Improvements Friday, August 15, 2025 morrisons somerset foodhygiene inspection cleanliness safety foodsafety compliance retail supermarket A Morrisons store in Radstock, Somerset, has been rated two out of five in a recent food hygiene inspection by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The evaluation, conducted on May 28, examined three critical areas: hygienic food … Read More
Supermarket Rivalry Intensifies as Morrisons, Co-op, and Waitrose Oppose New Lidl Plan in Bath Monday, August 11, 2025 lidl morrisons waitrose coop bath supermarkets planning traffic retail competition A fierce supermarket rivalry has erupted in Bath over Lidl’s proposed new store on a field off London Road on the city’s eastern edge. The budget retailer withdrew controversial plans last July but has since submitted a … Read More
Supermarket Rivalry Intensifies as Morrisons, Co-op, and Waitrose Oppose New Lidl in Bath Monday, August 11, 2025 lidl morrisons waitrose coop bath supermarkets planning traffic retail towncenter A new supermarket conflict has erupted in Bath as Morrisons, Co-op, and Waitrose formally object to Lidl’s plans to open a store on London Road, a location on the eastern edge of the city. Lidl had previously withdrawn a … Read More
River Island to Close 33 Stores Including Somerset Branch Following Court-Approved Restructuring Saturday, August 9, 2025 riverisland retail restructuring storeclosures highstreet fashion insolvency rescues ukretail leasing River Island is set to close 33 stores across the UK, including its Somerset branch on Taunton’s North Street, after receiving court approval for a significant restructuring plan. The closures also impact branches in the West … Read More