UK High Street News
Here you will find the latest Shopping Centres, High Streets & Retail Parks news. Find out how the economy is affecting British high streets, what events are impacting footfall across major retail spaces and what brands are coming and going from the UK’s shopping centres and retail parks.
Retail sector Budget reaction “Support still missing for struggling businesses”

Meadowhall announces 42,000 square feet of upsizes by trio of brands
Meadowhall has announced a trio of deals where JD Sports, Superdrug and Ann Summers will grow their combined space at the centre to 42,278 square feet.... View Article

Conversation with… Cindy Andersen and Rita Accord of Ingka Centres
In the run-up to International Women’s Day, The Retail Bulletin team spoke with two of the women leaders behind Ingka Centres, a division of Ingka Group which operates... View Article

Q&A: Women working in property and retail
In the run-up to International Women’s Day, The Retail Bulletin spoke to women leaders about their views on working in the property and retail sector. How... View Article

Mayor of London launches consultation on proposals to pedestrianise Oxford Street
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a public consultation on proposals to improve and pedestrianise Oxford Street. Open from 28 February to 2 May,... View Article

Fed welcomes new laws to crack down on retail crime
The Fed (Federation of Independent Retailers) says new measures to tackle assaults and theft in shops are welcome and long overdue. The Crime and Policing Bill,... View Article

New crime and policing bill aims to protect high streets
Announced today, the government has unveiled a sweeping Crime and Policing Bill aimed at transforming the fight against retail crime and restoring confidence on British high... View Article

Eldon Square names new centre director
Newcastle’s Eldon Square has appointed Helen Cowie as its new centre director. Born and raised in the North East, Cowie has previously held a range of... View Article

Why Apprenticeship Levy reform is crucial for industry growth
Apprenticeships hold the key to addressing the UK’s skills shortage and transforming the retail workforce for the future. But with half of retailers’ £250 million Apprenticeship... View Article

Retail’s people champions unite as Judges for the People in Retail Awards 2025
The People in Retail Awards 2025 is proud to announce its panel of judges, featuring some of the finest and most accomplished leaders from across the... View Article
