The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has expressed deep concern over the recent announcements of significant store closures by major retailers Boots and Dobbies, highlighting the urgent need for government support for high streets
The British Independent Retailers Association has warned that more high street shops could close in 2024 following figures revealing the sharp retail sales fall at the end of last year.
Plans to transform a key shopping centre in Royal Sutton Coldfield with new homes, leisure, retail, commercial and other uses are being backed by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA).
PwC has released its annual Black Friday survey showing mixed fortunes for UK retailers in one of the biggest events of the year. The anticipated UK spend for 2023 is £5.6bn - a noticeable drop from the £7.1bn forecast in 2022.
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