British retailer WH Smith is looking to sell its historic high street business to focus on its travel store unit in the latest hit to the U.K.'s retail industry. The 232-year-old retailer said Monday ...

Simon Wolfson, the boss of bellwether retailer Next, is regarded as a sage of the high street. Having presided over one of Britain’s most famous retail institutions for 23 years, he has built up a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zoe is a business growth expert covering sustainable fashion & retail. The high street as we know it is on shaky ground. Once ...

Street retail real estate news and analysis exploring the trends, leasing strategies, and investments driving high-street shops, urban storefronts, and pedestrian-friendly retail. With insights on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A branch of The Original Factory Shop discount store in Leominster, last year. (Mike Kemp via Getty Images) The Original Factory ...

If you’ve walked down a British high street, particularly one in a smaller town, then you will have noticed a change. Certain shops are gone forever, many are boarded up or replaced with charity shops ...

In an era when digital convenience often reigns supreme, physical stores face the challenge of declining foot traffic. Despite the undeniable appeal of online shopping, which offers unparalleled speed ...

Boarded-up shop fronts and permanently closed department stores have become a common sight across Britain in recent years. As large chains collapse, online retailers gain market share and out-of-town ...