Elderly residents in Bridgwater, UK, are boycotting self-checkouts, seeking human interaction and job security. Pensioner Protest at Self Checkouts in UK Town Bridgwater Self-checkout machines came to the UK in the early 2000s. Large supermarkets used them to boost speed and reduce lines. Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Asda all used this tech. People could scan, bag,…
Aldi gets the green light to build a new store in Walsall Wood, replacing a pub and houses on Lichfield Road. Aldi Wins Approval for New Walsall Store on Lichfield Road Site Hey, guess what I just read? Aldi can build a new store in Walsall Wood. The store will be on Lichfield Road at…
Connswater Shopping Centre in Belfast closes March 21, impacting renters and the East Belfast community after 20 years. Connswater Shopping Centre To Close In Sad Day For Belfast Gavin Robinson called the closure sad. Connswater Shopping Centre closes March 21st. The center has 52 spaces, but only 20 businesses still rent there. The center opened…
Aberdeen shops will provide free items for two weeks, starting March 10, thanks to a council initiative to boost local business. Aberdeen Shops Offer Free Giveaways for a Two Week City Centre Event Hey, Aberdeen shops give away free stuff soon. This happens for two weeks, starting on March 10 and ending on March 23.…
Plans to revamp Colwyn Bay’s Bay View Shopping Centre are unveiled, with a focus on modernization and improved access. Shopping Centre in Seaside Town Set for a Modern Transformation They want to redo Colwyn Bay’s Bay View Shopping Centre. Plans are out for public review. It opened in 1987. The update aims to modernize the…
A final visit to Homebase’s closing day sale reveals stripped shelves, desperate buyers, and sad staff as a store closes for good. Homebase Closing Sale I Saw Things I Never Expected To See I knew it would be rough. The reality shocked me. Homebase shut down. I visited the store one last time. It felt…
Bold Street is struggling due to shop closures, replaced by more bars and restaurants, altering its shopping destination status. Liverpools Bold Street Faces Crisis Amid Shop Closures and New Eateries Bold Street in Liverpool has many bars and restaurants. Shops there face challenges. Some long-standing shops have closed. Greenwoods, Rennies, and Mi Vida were once…
High Rollers Smoking & Vaping will open on struggling Lister Gate. Locals have mixed feelings about the new store. New Vape Shop Coming to Lister Gate in Nottingham City Centre A vape shop is opening in Nottingham, called High Rollers Smoking & Vaping. It’s on Lister Gate, a street with issues, and is moving into…
Aigburth Road in Liverpool sees a surge in new businesses and community support, boosting local economy and resident satisfaction. Liverpools Aigburth Road Thriving With New Shops And Loyal Customers Aigburth Road in Liverpool has many shops. Despite bad weather, businesses are doing well, and the area changed a lot recently with new, unique shops opening.…
Councillor calls for stronger council action to revitalize Newport city center and attract new businesses. Newport Council Urged to Attract More Businesses to City Center A local councillor thinks Newport needs more businesses. Carmel Townsend wants positive changes because big stores left the city center. She believes the council should do more to attract new…