Stores

Luxury

Luxury Shoe Shop in Bath to Close Alongside 42 Other Stores

A well-known luxury shoe retailer in Bath is set to close its doors, joining 42 other branches across the country facing potential shutdown. The company recently emerged from administration thanks to a rescue deal led by …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Lidl

Lidl Announces Plan to Open 11 New Stores in Somerset

Lidl, the popular discount supermarket chain, has unveiled its ambitious expansion plans for Somerset, revealing the intention to invest over £500 million to open 11 new stores in the area. The supermarket’s 2025 site …

By James Robinson · · 2 min read

Shoplifting

Man Banned from Stores After Threatening Staff

A Trowbridge man who was caught shoplifting from seven shops and threatening staff has been banned from entering them. Mark Parker, of no fixed abode, is now banned from B&M in Chippenham and other stores for two years after …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Woolworths

The Fate of Woolworths Stores in Somerset

Woolworths, once a beloved staple of the high street, met a surprising mass closure in the late 2000s. A look into the fate of its 13 former stores in Somerset reveals diverse outcomes. From new businesses and supermarkets to …

By Tommy Wathen · · 1 min read

Poundland

Poundland's Rapid Expansion in Somerset

Poundland is on a rapid expansion drive in Somerset, taking over former M&Co and Wilko sites and planning to open four new stores in a two-week period before Christmas. The retailer has confirmed the opening dates for these …

By Charles Bowser · · 1 min read