All High Street articles – Page 18
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NewsPopeyes to use AI technology for drive-thru orders
The chain is the first QSR nationwide to adopt AI for its drive-thru ordering system
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NewsSubway introduces first self-service kiosks and new rewards app
The sandwich chain is revamping its digital offering to provide added flexibility and convenience
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NewsPret a Manger cancels plan to open shops in Israel
The food-to-go chain said significant travel restrictions are preventing the deal from going ahead
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Analysis & FeaturesWhere does food fit into the town of the future?
The ‘UK’s most sustainable neighbourhood’ is being built in East Sussex, with food at its heart and retailers encouraged to embrace the concept
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NewsGreggs unveils limited-edition ‘yard-long’ sausage roll
The limited-edition roll will be available exclusively in 10 stores across the UK
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NewsCity snapshot: wet weather dampens UK retail sales
Retail sales volumes plunged by 2.3% in April as wet weather and cost of living constraints hit activity across the sector
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NewsPoundland first half performance ‘behind expectations’
The variety discounter’s like for like sales were down by 0.7% in the six months ended 31 March, according to a trading update from parent Pepco Group
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NewsCity snapshot: New beginnings for M&S as profits soar
Marks & Spencer has declared the start of a new era as its turnaround plan delivered bumper profits and sales growth. Plus, UK inflation falls to “normal” levels and losses widen at brewer Adnams
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NewsSuperdrug to open 25 stores and refit 60 in 2024
The estate expansion, which comes as Superdrug celebrates its 60th year on the British high street, is expected to create 500 jobs nationwide
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NewsSt Pancras International undergoes major food and beverage revamp
The plan has been dubbed ‘the most significant’ food & beverage revamp the building has ever experienced
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NewsWH Smith launches first own label food range
The new fresh range has been designed to cater to ‘today’s travelling customer’
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NewsThe Salad Project partners with Deliciously Ella on plant-based menu
The quick service restaurant will offer four new colourful salads designed by plant-based champion Ella Mills
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NewsGreggs hits new milestone with 2,500 shops
The new chain is one step closer to reaching its goal of more than 3,000 sites
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NewsHospitality recovering but four venues still closing a day
Though hospitality is not out of the woods, the decreasing closures show the sector is in a better place compared with last year
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NewsCity snapshot: UK retail sales slump in ‘dismal’ weather
UK retail sales fell back in April signifying a ‘depressing start to Spring” as wet weather suppressed activity
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NewsCity snapshot: Retail inflation falls to its lowest level since 2021
Shop price annual inflation eased to 0.8% in April and now stands at its lowest level since December 2021
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NewsHarvey Nichols recovery hampered by cost increases and discounts
Latest accounts add further detail to what was a difficult period for the retailer
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Fortress unlock the potential within Poundstretcher?
After a ‘choppy’ few years of restructuring, store closures, and multiple CEOs, can Majestic Wine owner Fortress steady the Poundstretcher ship?
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NewsCity snapshot: Retail sales flatline in March as food sales fall back
Retail sales volumes were flat in March, despite the boost from an early Easter, as sales in food stores fell
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Comment & OpinionHas the cost of living killed delivery’s takeaway buzz?
Brits are munching their way through more delivered takeaways than ever, apparently increasing their waistlines and killing the high street, a new study suggests