Pandora Shifts from Silver to Platinum-Plating Amid Rising Metal Costs Friday, February 6, 2026 pandora jewellery platinum silver pricing metals market uk retail luxury Jewellery retailer Pandora has announced a strategic shift from silver to platinum-plating in certain product lines, driven by a sharp increase in silver costs. Over the past year, silver prices have more than doubled, with … Read More
Major Contactless Payment Changes for UK Supermarkets Set for March 2026 Wednesday, February 4, 2026 contactless payments fca supermarkets limits fraudsecurity retail banks pin consumer A major shift in contactless payment rules is on the horizon, set to impact UK shoppers at supermarket tills by March 19, 2026. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will grant banks and card providers the authority to set … Read More
River Island Closes 11 Stores Today Amid Ongoing Financial Struggles Saturday, January 31, 2026 riverisland retail highstreet storeclosures fashion restructuring uk shopping financialloss retailtrends River Island, a familiar name on Britain’s high streets since 1988, is closing 11 stores today, January 31, marking another turbulent chapter for the fashion retailer amid serious financial challenges. This latest wave of … Read More
UK Discount Retailer The Original Factory Shop Enters Administration, 139 Stores at Risk Wednesday, January 28, 2026 theoriginalfactoryshop administration retail ukhighstreet modellacapital joblosses discountretail claire’s bankruptcy storeclosures The Original Factory Shop (TOFS), a beloved UK discount retailer that has served customers since 1969, has entered administration, putting 139 of its stores at risk of closure. This development follows the company’s recent … Read More
UK Discount Chain The Original Factory Shop Enters Administration, 139 Stores at Risk Wednesday, January 28, 2026 retail administration tofs closures uk jobs modellacapital discounts insolvency highstreet The Original Factory Shop (TOFS), a beloved UK discount retailer operating since 1969, has officially entered administration, placing 139 of its stores at risk of closure. This development threatens the livelihoods of … Read More
Huge Boost for Gloucester Quays Saturday, January 24, 2026 gloucesterquays retail christmas sales footfall menswear leisure shopping outlet tourism Gloucester Quays experienced an outstanding Christmas season in 2025, marked by increased festive footfall and soaring sales as the popular Christmas markets returned for their 13th consecutive year. Following a remarkable … Read More