We could choose to not use a plastic bag when visiting a physical store,” Tam said. “Why couldn’t we have such an option when shopping online?” The council also suggested that online ...

In the past, Next launched its Christmas sale online on December 24, with its in-store sale starting at 6am on December 27. Since 2021, Next has closed its doors on December 26 to give its workers ...

Boxing Day continues to be a crucial time for the retail sector, and the renewed interest in in-store shopping, alongside the enduring resilience of online platforms, demonstrates a more balanced ...

“Gone are the days when they used to arrest you and take you to Nyayo House. But these days, you are taken to unknown places. It is primitive and unacceptable,” Odinga added. The veteran politician ...

Most shops close on Christmas Day, but in recent years many retailers have decided to stay closed on December 26 as well. Boxing Day is a Bank Holiday – which means opening hours are already ...

Customers can check opening times on Lidl's online store finder or on their Lidl rewards app. Iceland and its Food Warehouse stores will also be closing their doors on Boxing Day - on top of ...

High Street shops experienced a worrying decline in customer ... Numerous retailers have already initiated online sales, while substantial discounts are expected when stores open their doors ...

After the festivities, many of us might find that we need to pop to the shops for essentials such as milk, bread, or even for the Boxing Day sales. However, as has been the case for a few years ...

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High energy costs and a move to shopping online are also taking their toll. Some high street shops have closed due to businesses opening up in different locations such as larger retail parks.

A number of Shoe Zone branches have shut already in 2024, with the company originally announcing plans to move to ‘big box and hybrid’ format stores instead of traditional shop fronts.