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The Sun
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Major high street retailer to shut at popular shopping centre as huge closing down sale launched
A MAJOR high street chain is shutting one of its stores for good in a busy shopping centre — and launching a huge closing-down sale. Shoppers are gutted after finding out a popular Superdry store near Silverburn, just outside Glasgow, is set to close for good. 1 The store has slashed prices by 50 per cent to clear remaining stock. One disappointed shopper shared the news on Facebook, writing: 'For anyone near Silverburn, just outside Glasgow — Superdry are closing their store this Saturday. 50% off all stock.' However, another user later revealed the discount had jumped to a whopping 75 per cent. While some believe high street closures like this are now expected, others still express frustration at how quickly long-standing shops are disappearing. Similar cases across the UK have seen stores shut amid rising business rates and increasing pressure on employers. In Ipswich, the Trespass shop on Westgate Street has repeatedly put up 'closing down' posters, most recently this month, prompting debate among locals over whether it's genuinely closing or simply using a tactical sales approach. The Aylesbury branch, however, appears to be the real deal. Staff have reportedly told customers the final day of trading will be this Sunday, with all remaining stock being cleared out at discounted prices. This closure comes during a rough patch for British retail. Other high street names like Sports Direct, New Look, and WHSmith have also shut stores or announced downsizing in recent months. According to the British Retail Consortium, a mix of higher running costs, tax changes, and increased National Insurance contributions are placing a £2.3 billion burden on the retail sector, pushing more shops off the high street. RETAIL PAIN IN 2025 The British Retail Consortium has predicted that the Treasury's hike to employer NICs will cost the retail sector £2.3billion. Research by the British Chambers of Commerce shows that more than half of companies plan to raise prices by early April. A survey of more than 4,800 firms found that 55% expect prices to increase in the next three months, up from 39% in a similar poll conducted in the latter half of 2024. Three-quarters of companies cited the cost of employing people as their primary financial pressure. The Centre for Retail Research (CRR) has also warned that around 17,350 retail sites are expected to shut down this year. It comes on the back of a tough 2024 when 13,000 shops closed their doors for good, already a 28% increase on the previous year. Professor Joshua Bamfield, director of the CRR said: "The results for 2024 show that although the outcomes for store closures overall were not as poor as in either 2020 or 2022, they are still disconcerting, with worse set to come in 2025." Professor Bamfield has also warned of a bleak outlook for 2025, predicting that as many as 202,000 jobs could be lost in the sector. "By increasing both the costs of running stores and the costs on each consumer's household it is highly likely that we will see retail job losses eclipse the height of the pandemic in 2020." DEATH OF THE HIGH STREET Retailers have been feeling the squeeze since the pandemic, while shoppers are cutting back on spending due to the soaring cost of living crisis. High energy costs and a move to shopping online after the pandemic are also taking a toll, and many high street shops have struggled to keep going. However, additional costs have added further pain to an already struggling sector. The British Retail Consortium has predicted that the Treasury's hike to employer NICs from April will cost the retail sector £2.3billion. At the same time, the minimum wage will rise to £12.21 an hour from April, and the minimum wage for people aged 18-20 will rise to £10 an hour, an increase of £1.40. Experts have said small high street shops could face a particularly challenging 2025 because of Budget tax and wage changes. Professor Bamfield has warned of a bleak outlook for 2025, predicting that as many as 202,000 jobs could be lost in the sector. "By increasing both the costs of running stores and the costs on each consumer's household it is highly likely that we will see retail job losses eclipse the height of the pandemic in 2020." Why are retailers closing shops? EMPTY shops have become an eyesore on many British high streets and are often symbolic of a town centre's decline. The Sun's business editor Ashley Armstrong explains why so many retailers are shutting their doors. In many cases, retailers are shutting stores because they are no longer the money-makers they once were because of the rise of online shopping. Falling store sales and rising staff costs have made it even more expensive for shops to stay open. The British Retail Consortium has predicted that the Treasury's hike to employer NICs from April 2025, will cost the retail sector £2.3billion. At the same time, the minimum wage will rise to £12.21 an hour from April, and the minimum wage for people aged 18-20 will rise to £10 an hour, an increase of £1.40. In some cases, retailers are shutting a store and reopening a new shop at the other end of a high street to reflect how a town has changed. The problem is that when a big shop closes, footfall falls across the local high street, which puts more shops at risk of closing. Retail parks are increasingly popular with shoppers, who want to be able to get easy, free parking at a time when local councils have hiked parking charges in towns. Many retailers including Next and Marks & Spencer have been shutting stores on the high street and taking bigger stores in better-performing retail parks instead. In some cases, stores have been shut when a retailer goes bust, as in the case of Carpetright, Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins, Paperchase, Ted Baker, The Body Shop, Topshop and Wilko to name a few. What's increasingly common is when a chain goes bust a rival retailer or private equity firm snaps up the intellectual property rights so they can own the brand and sell it online. They may go on to open a handful of stores if there is customer demand, but there are rarely ever as many stores or in the same places. The Centre for Retail Research (CRR) has warned that around 17,350 retail sites are expected to shut down this year.
Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major high street retailer to shut at popular shopping centre as huge closing down sale launched
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR high street chain is shutting one of its stores for good in a busy shopping centre — and launching a huge closing-down sale. Shoppers are gutted after finding out a popular Superdry store near Silverburn, just outside Glasgow, is set to close for good. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Superdry is set to shut its popular branch near Silverburn for good Credit: Alamy The store has slashed prices by 50 per cent to clear remaining stock. One disappointed shopper shared the news on Facebook, writing: 'For anyone near Silverburn, just outside Glasgow — Superdry are closing their store this Saturday. 50% off all stock.' However, another user later revealed the discount had jumped to a whopping 75 per cent. While some believe high street closures like this are now expected, others still express frustration at how quickly long-standing shops are disappearing. Similar cases across the UK have seen stores shut amid rising business rates and increasing pressure on employers. In Ipswich, the Trespass shop on Westgate Street has repeatedly put up 'closing down' posters, most recently this month, prompting debate among locals over whether it's genuinely closing or simply using a tactical sales approach. The Aylesbury branch, however, appears to be the real deal. Staff have reportedly told customers the final day of trading will be this Sunday, with all remaining stock being cleared out at discounted prices. This closure comes during a rough patch for British retail. Other high street names like Sports Direct, New Look, and WHSmith have also shut stores or announced downsizing in recent months. According to the British Retail Consortium, a mix of higher running costs, tax changes, and increased National Insurance contributions are placing a £2.3 billion burden on the retail sector, pushing more shops off the high street. RETAIL PAIN IN 2025 The British Retail Consortium has predicted that the Treasury's hike to employer NICs will cost the retail sector £2.3billion. Research by the British Chambers of Commerce shows that more than half of companies plan to raise prices by early April. A survey of more than 4,800 firms found that 55% expect prices to increase in the next three months, up from 39% in a similar poll conducted in the latter half of 2024. Three-quarters of companies cited the cost of employing people as their primary financial pressure. The Centre for Retail Research (CRR) has also warned that around 17,350 retail sites are expected to shut down this year. It comes on the back of a tough 2024 when 13,000 shops closed their doors for good, already a 28% increase on the previous year. Professor Joshua Bamfield, director of the CRR said: "The results for 2024 show that although the outcomes for store closures overall were not as poor as in either 2020 or 2022, they are still disconcerting, with worse set to come in 2025." Professor Bamfield has also warned of a bleak outlook for 2025, predicting that as many as 202,000 jobs could be lost in the sector. "By increasing both the costs of running stores and the costs on each consumer's household it is highly likely that we will see retail job losses eclipse the height of the pandemic in 2020." DEATH OF THE HIGH STREET Retailers have been feeling the squeeze since the pandemic, while shoppers are cutting back on spending due to the soaring cost of living crisis. High energy costs and a move to shopping online after the pandemic are also taking a toll, and many high street shops have struggled to keep going. However, additional costs have added further pain to an already struggling sector. The British Retail Consortium has predicted that the Treasury's hike to employer NICs from April will cost the retail sector £2.3billion. At the same time, the minimum wage will rise to £12.21 an hour from April, and the minimum wage for people aged 18-20 will rise to £10 an hour, an increase of £1.40. Experts have said small high street shops could face a particularly challenging 2025 because of Budget tax and wage changes. Professor Bamfield has warned of a bleak outlook for 2025, predicting that as many as 202,000 jobs could be lost in the sector. "By increasing both the costs of running stores and the costs on each consumer's household it is highly likely that we will see retail job losses eclipse the height of the pandemic in 2020."
Press and Journal
08-05-2025
- Press and Journal
Gang targets 'high value' whisky in raid on Highland distillery
A gang stole £1,600 worth of 'high value' bottles of whisky in a raid on a distillery on the Isle of Skye on Sunday. The theft took place at the Talisker Distillery – the island's oldest – in the village of Carbost. Police are now looking for four suspects, three men and one woman. All four are said to have been of Asian appearance. They targeted the distillery at about 12.30pm on May 4. Police issued descriptions of the suspects. The first male is of slim build, around 30 years of age, has dark short hair and dark stubble/a short beard. He was wearing dark glasses, a blue denim top with cream fleece lining and dark trousers. The second male suspect is said to be of slim build, aged about 30, with dark stubble around his chin and lip. He was wearing a dark Superdry cap, a dark t-shirt with a dark jacket and dark jeans. Like the other two, the third male suspect is of slim build and is about 30 years of age. He is described as having dark medium length hair. At the time, he was wearing dark rimmed glasses, a dark button jacket with a white top underneath and light trousers. The female suspect in the Skye theft is thought to be about 30-years-old and has long dark hair. She was wearing two pairs of glasses, a dark jacket, dark skirt/dress and Converse-style platform shoes. Anyone who can give any information about the identity of the persons described is asked to call Police Scotland on 101. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. People are asked to quote crime reference number: PS-20250506-1260. The Talisker Distillery has been contacted for comment.
The Courier
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Courier
Six fashionable shoppers in Dundee talk us through their outfits
There's a spring in the step of Dundee shoppers as April continues to bring the sunshine. Here are six fashionable looks from the city this week. I'm a bartender. The T-shirt is from Superdry, the jeans are Mott and Bo and the shoes are Barker. Vintage workwear. I'm a big fan of Superdry. I like heritage brands when it comes to footwear. Ryan Gosling has worn some cool stuff. I'm a solicitor. The trousers are from H&M, the jacket is from Pretty Little Thing and the bag is from Joules. I don't follow trends too much. I just wear what I like the look of. I like H&M, Zara and River Island. I like charity shops as well. Emma Stone. I teach economics and political science online. The jacket is Redefined Rebel, the trousers are Zara and the shoes are Original Penguin. It is consistent. TK Maxx. No one. I'm not really into fashion! I used to run a jewellery business in China, selling jewellery to countries around the world, including Dubai. The dress and shoes are from shops in China and I bought the coat in Gibraltar. The golf hat is also from China. I just love fashion! Gucci. I love the style of many Chinese actresses, such as Faye Wong and Li Man. I'm studying English literature at Dundee University. The jeans are from Route One, the jumper is Ralph Lauren but I got it at a vintage sale, the shoes are Converse. Varied. I like a lot of relaxed clothing that is understated. I like a lot of baggy clothing, too. Urban Outfitters is really good, but I love a lot of second-hand stuff too. I would say I'm inspired by skateboarding culture. My dad was a skater. It's usually 90s skateboard films where I think: 'That's cool'. I do part-time cleaning. The T-Shirt is from Primark, the shorts are from Under Armour, the bag is Nike and the shoes are Champion. I like to keep it plain and minimal. Less is more. I go between Primark, DV8 and JD Sports. Post Malone (American rapper) is pretty cool.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Yahoo
Every clue, breakthrough and piece of evidence in the Stuart Everett murder investigation
For weeks, police desperately searched for clues as more body parts were discovered. Horrifying finds were made at beauty spots across Greater Manchester, areas popular with walkers and wildlife lovers. Green areas became crime scenes and officers in white boiler suits became a common sight. Huge areas were shut off as an intense and wide-ranging murder probe moved at pace. Eventually, 67-year-old Stuart Everett was identified as the victim of a horrendous killing. Officers meticulously pieced together thousands of hours of CCTV footage to track down his killer. Only about a third of his body has been recovered. But the searches yielded enough evidence to convict 42-year-old Marcin Majerkiewicz of Stuart's murder. These are the key moments in Operation Harker, the codename given to the probe into the grisly case… March 27/28, 2024 - Stuart Everett was believed to have been murdered late into the 27th or in the early hours of the 28th by Marcin Majerkiewicz, at the home they shared on Worsley Road. March 28 - Stuart's phone sent a WhatsApp message to his housemate Michal Polchowski, saying he was going to his brother's home in Derby for Easter. Prosecutors later claimed this was in fact Majerkiewicz using Stuart's phone. March 28 - Marcin Majerkiewicz was seen to travel from his home to nearby Worsley Woods. No body parts found. March 28 - Majerkiewicz was seen on footage to travel to Chesterfield Close. March 29 - Majerkiewicz was seen on footage to take the bus to Boggart Hole Clough. March 29 - Majerkiewicz was seen to travel to Linnyshaw Colliery Woods, carrying a bag for life and leaving without it. March 29 - In the evening, Majerkiewicz took the bus to the Trafford Centre and spent £200 at Superdry, £183 at Sketchers and £3 at McDonald's. April 2 - Majerkiewicz was seen walking into Kersal Dale, carrying a bag for life. April 2 - That evening, Majerkiewicz googled 'best remover of stain carpet uk'. April 3 - Phone data placed Majerkiewicz in the area of Blackleach Reservoir, where body parts were later discovered. April 3 - A neighbour noticed black bags being moved from Majerkiewicz's home on Worsley Road. April 4 - Stuart Everett's phone texted Michal Polchowski to say he has had a stroke and was in hospital. Prosecutors said this was Majerkiewicz pretending to be Stuart so it appeared he was still alive. April 4 - A member of the public discovered the first body parts in Kersal Dale, calling 101 at 4.04pm. A lower torso, pelvis and thighs were found. April 5 - Richard Ziemacki, Stuart Everett's brother, received a birthday card from Mr Everett. Majerkiewicz's fingerprints were later found on the card. April 5 - Stuart's landlord received a text from his phone saying he was in hospital in Derby. Prosecutors said it was Majerkiewicz pretending to be Stuart. April 11 - Stuart Everett's phone texted Majerkiewicz's phone to say: "I'm sorry things turned out this way and you are only just finding out. This is what it's like with health. It was bound to happen." April 12 - Majerkiewicz's email account sent a note to Salford Elections saying he was 'moving out'. April 13 - Richard Ziemacki texted his brother encouraging him to put a bet on. He received a reply with a video showing 'miserable weather' with the caption: 'I catch a cold. How you look what weather in Manchester." April 16 - Further messages were sent from Stuart's phone about the practicalities of moving house. A skip was booked in his name. April 19 - A large white van was seen to arrive outside the house on Worsley Road. April 21 - Internet searches were made on Stuart's phone including: 'Police return to Kersal Dale as searches continue', 'Kersal Dale', 'Kersal Dale photos', and on ITV's website 'Murder arrest after human torso found wrapped in plastic in nature reserve', 'bail' and 'meaning of bail'. April 22 - Majerkiewicz was seen loading items into the skip during the morning. A hacksaw and a blood stained piece of carpet were later found in the skip. Further online searches were made on Stuart's phone on the Manchester Evening News website for 'Police return to Kersal Dale as searches continue'. Then a further search for the 'police public portal'. April 23 - Majerkiewicz was seen putting items into the skip. April 24 - Majerkiewicz sent a video to his partner of the inside of the house on Worsley Road, with an ongoing commentary in Polish. Majerkiewicz could be heard saying that he had 'cleaned everything very nice'. April 25 - Majerkiewicz was arrested at 1.12pm after being spotted by police. April 28 - Bones, muscle tissue, and parts of skull and part of a neck were found wrapped in cling film at Linnyshaw Colliery Woods. A further recovery was made on May 1, of the front and back of a skull, and some skin. A hacksaw was discovered in the reservoir by an underwater search team on May 2. April 28 - Body parts including the skull, scalp, left ear and part of the face were discovered at Blackleach Reservoir. April 29 - Polchowski and Majerkiewicz both appeared before magistrates accused of murder and are remanded in custody. April 29 - body parts found at land off Chesterfield Close in Eccles. Three bin bags containing human remains were recovered. One contained thigh skin and muscle, genitalia, part of the lung and skin. A second bag contained a kidney, skin and further muscle. A third bag contained the heart and part of the right lung. April 30 - Stuart Everett was publicly identified as the victim for the first time. May 1 - A further recovery was made at Linnyshaw Colliery Woods, of the front and back of a skull, and some skin. May 2 - A hacksaw was discovered in the reservoir at Linnyshaw Colliery Woods by an underwater search team. May 27 - A section of spinal column was recovered from Boggart Hole Clough. July 22 - Police find a black bin bag at Worsley Woods containing Stuart's DNA. No body parts were discovered there. July 23 - GMP announced that searches in relation to Stuart Everett's murder, which began on April 4 with the first discovery at Kersal Dale and lasted almost four months, had concluded. February 4, 2025 - During a hearing at Manchester Crown Court prosecutors offer no evidence against Michal Polchowski, 68, who had been charged with murder. He had spent nine months on remand in prison before the allegation against him was dropped. Reporting restrictions, since lifted following an application by the Manchester Evening News, were imposed at the time to prevent reporting of the decision. Majerkiewicz then faced the murder charge alone. March 3, 2025 - Six men and six women were sworn in at Manchester Crown Court as the jury for the murder trial. The trial started the following day. March 21 - Majerkiewicz found unanimously guilty of murder. March 28 - Majerkiewicz to face sentencing hearing, where he will get life in prison.
