retail
Beloved retailer retires after 40 years running Mumbles store – but a new owner is in the wings
It’s 40 years since Lynne Kettles opened Solo, a women’s clothing shop on the seafront in Mumbles. Now the multi-award…
Swansea has one of the strongest high streets in the UK in 2023, new report finds
Swansea has ranked in the Top 5 strongest high streets in the UK according to a new report.
Council announces funding to bring empty commercial buildings in Ammanford, Llanelli and Carmarthen back into use
Carmarthenshire Council has announced new funding to bring empty commercial buildings in Ammanford, Llanelli and Carmarthen back into use.
New B&M store to open at a Fforestfach retail park – just a mile and a half from another outlet
Discount retailer B&M have revealed they will be opening a brand new store at West Swansea Retail Park in Fforestfach.
Swansea Boots store gets beauty counter makeover
The Boots store at Swansea’s Quadrant Shopping centre has seen a big investment, ahead of the busy Christmas period. The…
Fashion retailer Joules rescued by Next – although 19 stores, including Carmarthen to close permanently
Retail giant Next has announced that it is taking a 75% stake in fashion retailer Joules, to bring it out…
Swansea comes fourth in UK for its love of the high street
Swansea came fourth in new UK rankings for the popularity of high street retail, scoring high on metrics such as…
Swansea businesses boosted by student shopping event
Swansea city centre businesses see huge boost in retail sales and footfall, thanks to the city’s annual Student Shopping Night…
Click-and-collect economy worth over £1.44bn in Wales says new report
A new report released by Barclays Corporate Banking reveals that click-and-collect shopping will be worth £1.4bn in Wales this year.…
Discount food retailer Heron Foods to open in Morriston
Heron Foods, the discount retail chain has today announced that they’ll be opening a brand new store on Woodfield Street…