Primark Introduces £13 Minimum Hourly Wage Across UK Stores Saturday, April 4, 2026 primark payrise ukjobs retail womenswear campaign fashion london employeebenefits springcollection Primark has implemented a significant pay increase, establishing a minimum hourly wage of £13 for all retail assistants in stores across England, Scotland, and Wales. In London, the hourly rate rises to £13.71. This new pay … Read More
M&S Announces Closure of 14 In-Store Cafés Amid Major Store Revamp Saturday, April 4, 2026 mands closures cafés retail restructure food shopping fashion transformation uk Marks & Spencer (M&S) has revealed plans to close 14 of its in-store cafés in 2026 as part of a significant store transformation aimed at improving product variety and customer experience. This decision impacts … Read More
Inside Harvey Norman’s New Sutton Coldfield Store: A Fresh Shopping Destination Opens Today Thursday, April 2, 2026 harveynorman suttoncoldfield departmentstore retail opening gracechurch bhs shopping deals easter Sutton Coldfield is buzzing today as the brand new Harvey Norman department store officially opens its doors. Often referred to as the ‘Australian John Lewis,’ this much-anticipated store promises exciting offers and a fresh … Read More
Historic UK Bakery Chain Routledges Closes All Shops After 109 Years Wednesday, April 1, 2026 bakery closure ukbusiness highstreet routledges costs retail government economy shopclosures Routledges the Bakers, a renowned UK bakery chain with a 109-year legacy, has announced the permanent closure of all eight of its shops. The decision comes in response to relentless cost increases and mounting financial … Read More
Poundstretcher Plans Major Store Closures Amid Restructuring Efforts Tuesday, March 31, 2026 poundstretcher restructuring retail stores closures cva creditors fortress uk highstreet Poundstretcher, one of the UK’s prominent high street discount chains, is reportedly preparing for a significant wave of store closures as part of a comprehensive restructuring plan. This move follows its acquisition by … Read More
Aldi Raises Wages to £13.50 per Hour Across UK Supermarkets Starting April 1 Tuesday, March 31, 2026 aldi wages payrise supermarket periodpoverty employees london retail payroll uk Starting Wednesday, April 1, Aldi will increase hourly wages for 28,000 employees across the UK, setting a new standard as the highest-paying supermarket chain in the country. Following earlier raises, wages for store … Read More