Spring Bank Holiday 2026: Opening Hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, The Fort, and Major Shopping Centres Friday, May 15, 2026 bankholiday shopping bullring merryhill thefort westmidlands retail 2026 openinghours may May is a much-anticipated month, especially as it offers an extra long weekend without the need for annual leave. Following the May Day bank holiday, the final bank holiday on Monday, May 25, is approaching, coinciding with … Read More
New Midland Store Admits Major Mistake Days After Opening Thursday, May 14, 2026 midland staystainless jewellery stourbridge festival downloadfestival graspop storehours business retail Stay Stainless, a new jewellery store in Midland, has openly admitted a major misstep just days after its grand opening. The shop, known for its steel rings, chains, bracelets, and more, launched its doors in Stourbridge on … Read More
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Barclays Issues 18-Month Warning as UK Household Spending Declines Tuesday, May 12, 2026 barclays uk spending economy inflation consumerconfidence travel retail debt finance Barclays has issued an 18-month warning to UK households after data revealed the sharpest decline in consumer spending in 18 months. In April, UK households reduced their expenditure at a pace not seen since November 2024, … Read More
Iconic Birmingham Independent Boutique Autograph Closes After 38 Years, Citing City Centre Challenges Saturday, May 9, 2026 birmingham autograph independent retail menswear jewelleryquarter ethelstreet closure fashion citycentre After nearly four decades as a cornerstone of Birmingham’s independent retail scene, Autograph, a beloved clothes shop located on Ethel Street, has closed its doors. Established in 1988 by Carl Lester, Autograph was renowned … Read More
Lidl Introduces New Self-Scanning Technology to UK Stores for Faster Checkout Friday, May 8, 2026 lidl selfscanning checkout lidlplus grocery retail innovation ukstores shopping technology Lidl is stepping up the shopping experience with a major upgrade to its checkout process in several UK stores, allowing customers to skip queues and shop more flexibly. The discount supermarket chain, which operates branches … Read More