David Edwards Jewellers in Cheltenham to Close After 40 Years Monday, July 7, 2025 cheltenham jewellers closure retirement business highstreet independent retail community local David Edwards Jewellers, a familiar name on Cheltenham’s High Street for four decades, has announced it will close its Cheltenham branch. The store at 61 High Street will officially shut after a short liquidation sale … Read More
River Island Announces Closure of 33 UK Stores Including Gloucestershire Location Wednesday, June 25, 2025 riverisland retail storeclosures restructuring highstreet fashion jobs onlineshopping losses pwc River Island is set to close 33 of its UK stores, including a branch in Gloucester’s Kings Walk, as part of a comprehensive restructuring initiative aimed at addressing significant financial losses. This move places hundreds … Read More
Kamikaze Shoplifting and Rising Pensioner Theft: How Retail Crime Is Impacting Your Local High Street Tuesday, June 24, 2025 shoplifting retailcrime kamikaze gloucestershire theft pensioners highstreet bira crimeincrease independentretailers Britain is witnessing a sharp surge in “Kamikaze” shoplifting—brazen thefts carried out openly and without fear of consequence—and a new crime map reveals Gloucestershire’s high streets among the hardest hit in the South … Read More
River Island to Close 33 Stores with 71 More Under Review Amid Restructuring Friday, June 20, 2025 riverisland retail restructuring storeclosures highstreet fashion shopping turnaround onlinecompetition employment River Island is set to close 33 of its stores as part of a comprehensive restructuring strategy aimed at revitalizing the business. Additionally, the future of 71 more branches hinges on ongoing negotiations to secure reduced … Read More
WH Smith Set to Vanish from Gloucester City Centre as Rebranding Moves Forward Monday, June 16, 2025 whsmith gloucester rebranding retail modellacapital highstreet travelretail acquisition shops business After nearly two centuries, the familiar WH Smith name is poised to disappear from Gloucester city centre. An application to rebrand the Eastgate Street store has been submitted to the city council, marking a significant … Read More
Gloucester Considers Heritage-Focused Shop Signage to Enhance City Appeal Thursday, June 5, 2025 gloucester heritage signage conservation tourism highstreet architecture community economy planning Gloucester residents may soon be invited to share their opinions on a proposal to ensure that shop signs within the city’s conservation area better reflect its rich history and heritage. The city council plans to launch a … Read More