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
Real-Life Pound Shop in Paignton Hits the Market at Just £1 Monday, September 1, 2025 paignton property commercial auction bargain hyderoad devon retail investment entrepreneurship A once-neglected commercial property in the bustling centre of Paignton, Devon, is up for auction this week, starting at the astonishingly low price of just £1. The premises, formerly used as a sandwich bar and estate agency … Read More
Poundland Announces Further Store Closures Including Somerset Branch Sunday, August 31, 2025 poundland storeclosures retail southernengland restructuring discountshopping courtapproval somerset privateequity administration Poundland is proceeding with additional store closures after receiving court approval for a significant restructuring plan aimed at saving the company from financial collapse. In June, the discount retailer announced plans to … Read More