High-street

High-street brands also crave frontage on Oxford Street.

Non-British Investors Go Shopping in London Anita Likus 2011

High-street charity shops could be forced to close down after a decision by councils to charge ground rent for recycling banks and offer the space to profit-making companies.

Council sell-off of clothing banks 'threatens survival' of charity shops 2011

High-street fashion was on high alert to every trend and consumer whim, defined by the industry as "quick response".

Why fast fashion is slow death for the planet 2011

"High-street sales growth is subdued and is likely to remain sluggish for some time," said John Cridland , CBI director general.

U.K. Retail Sales Stay Subdued Alex Brittain 2011

High-street bellweather Marks & Spencer PLC rose 4.0% to 400 pence and Kingfisher PLC, owner of DIY chain B&Q, was up 3.9% to 276 pence.

British Weather Shines on Retailers Kathy Gordon 2011

High-street banks ostensibly aren't lending to small enterprises for a reason, and the government seems hardly better-placed to judge small businesses' creditworthiness.

Easing Does It 2011

High-street fashion brand Whistles has returned to profit, thanks to the Midas touch of former Topshop supremo Jane Shepherdson – and the patronage of a few famous friends.

Whistles profits are in the pink 2011

High-street shop closures are expected to continue in the run-up to Christmas after a dive in consumer spending left retail sales down in August on the same month last year.

UK high street faces more closures as retail sales slide 2011

High-street retailers are bracing themselves for a big rise in VAT when the chancellor unveils his emergency budget on Tuesday.

Big retailers braced for chancellor to raise VAT 2010

" High-street sales held up well in November, and retailers are hopeful that the run-up to Christmas will be just as strong, " Ian McCafferty , CBI chief economic adviser, said.

U.K. Retail Sales Rise Sharply in November Ainsley Thomson 2010