Co-op Stores Face Food Shortages Following Cyber Attack Friday, May 16, 2025 co-op cyberattack foodshortages retail suppliers paymentsystems databreach recovery nationalcrimeagency supplychain A recent cyber attack on the Co-op has led to significant food shortages in some of its stores, including the Heavitree branch in Exeter, where customers found many chilled items missing from shelves on Friday, May 16. The … Read More
Thriving Convenience Store in Somerset Now Available for Sale Friday, May 16, 2025 convenience store taunton somerset lease sale business retail property postoffice Station Road Stores, a popular convenience store and post office located in the heart of Taunton, Somerset, is officially up for sale. Since 2016, Robin and Ruby Nagpal have successfully managed the business, building a loyal … Read More
Major Brands Expand Retail Presence with New Stores at Clarks Village Monday, May 12, 2025 clarksvillage retail sunglasshut thenorthface storeopening shopping somerset outdoorwear eyewear brands Clarks Village is buzzing with excitement as it welcomes two major new stores, with even more brand introductions planned this summer. Sunglass Hut has upgraded to a spacious new location within the Somerset shopping outlet, … Read More
I Went to a Seaside Town’s Indoor Market and Was the Only Customer Saturday, May 10, 2025 weston market indoor business community retail regeneration local economy transformation On an overcast Monday afternoon during the Easter holidays, I found myself the only customer at Weston Indoor Market in Weston-super-Mare. The market appeared quiet, perhaps a victim of gloomy British weather rather than … Read More
A Quiet Visit to Weston Indoor Market Reveals Unexpected Charm Saturday, May 10, 2025 weston market retail community weston-super-mare business local transformation economy culture On a drizzly Monday afternoon during the Easter holidays, I found myself wandering alone through the Weston Indoor Market in Weston-super-Mare. At first glance, the market looked deserted. Only two stalls were open—one … Read More
Aldi Invites Somerset Residents to Suggest Locations for New Stores Wednesday, May 7, 2025 aldi somerset supermarket expansion community store locations retail uk shopping Aldi, the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket chain, is calling on the public in Somerset to help identify the ideal locations for its upcoming stores. The retailer is inviting customers to submit suggestions for areas where new … Read More