Inside the Somerset Town Leading the High Street Revolution Sunday, September 21, 2025 sheptonmallet highstreet community smallbusiness retail entrepreneurship somerset localeconomy interimspaces revitalization Shepton Mallet is alive with community spirit. At the heart of the town’s market place stands a simple crate filled with free fruit for children—a small but powerful symbol of local generosity. Outside The Little Farm Shed, a … Read More
South West Seaside Town’s High Street Struggles Amid Supermarket Expansion Saturday, September 20, 2025 weymouth highstreet supermarkets independentshops dorset retail economy localbusiness competition community Weymouth, a picturesque coastal town in Dorset, is renowned for its vibrant independent retailers, but local traders are growing increasingly concerned about the surge of major supermarket chains encroaching on their … Read More
Aldi Targets Somerset for Major Expansion, Including New Stores in Bath Friday, September 19, 2025 aldi somerset expansion bath retail supermarket investment jobs grocery uk Aldi has announced that Somerset is a key focus area in its ambitious £1.6 billion expansion plan spanning 2026 and 2027. The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket operator revealed this during its annual trading update, outlining … Read More
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