Clarks to Close Weston-super-Mare Outlet, Sparking Local Frustration Tuesday, March 3, 2026 clarks weston-super-mare closure retail somerset outlet shopping highstreet shoes community Clarks, the iconic Somerset-based shoe brand founded in Street in 1825, has announced it will be closing its outlet store located in the Worle Shopping Centre, Weston-super-Mare. This decision marks another setback for the … Read More
Uniqlo to Open First Somerset Store in Bath’s SouthGate Centre Monday, February 23, 2026 uniqlo bath somerset southgate clothing retail expansion shopping uk fashion Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo is set to open its first store in Somerset, located in the heart of Bath. Bath and North East Somerset Council recently approved plans for a new Uniqlo shop on Saint Lawrence Street within the … Read More
Local Company Operating A37 Petrol Station to Close After Decline in Trade Tuesday, February 17, 2026 petrolstation a37 liquidation srtpetroleum lydfordservices fuel retail administration businessclosure somerset SRT Petroleum, the company that operated the Lydford Services petrol station on the A37, will cease trading in April following a combination of rising rent costs and a decline in business. The company stopped trading in … Read More
Surge in Shoplifting Strains Somerset’s Independent Shops Tuesday, February 17, 2026 shoplifting somerset wells crime retail police theft community cctv funding Shoplifting has reached alarming levels across the UK, and Somerset’s high streets—with their abundance of independent shops—are bearing the brunt of this crisis. Over the past ten months, there have been more than 120 … Read More
Surge in Shoplifting Incidents Alarms Somerset City Tuesday, February 17, 2026 shoplifting somerset wells crime police theft retail cctv community addiction Shoplifting has reached alarming levels across the nation, with an overwhelming surge felt keenly in Somerset’s unique high street environment—home to numerous independent shops. This rise leaves shop owners and their … Read More
Brand New Crocs Store Opens at Clarks Village Thursday, February 12, 2026 crocs clarksvillage footwear retail shopping somerset outlet fashion storeopening personalization Iconic footwear brand Crocs has arrived at Clarks Village, adding a vibrant new shopping destination to the Somerset outlet. The store officially opened its doors on Friday, February 27, marking the first dedicated Crocs … Read More