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It is a cold winters afternoon and the promenade clearly shows that Cheltenham is definitely in the Christmas spirit. But where are the Christmas shoppers? It’s the first evening of late-night shopping and the Christmas Market is looking desperate for Christmas goers. The sound of Christmas carols playing on speakers in the background has created […]
Fast fashion has been on a steady climb this year and it’s inevitable that it’ll expand even further. Buyers are now favouring the convince of online shopping, not only for clothes but for food and more. With big businesses catering to our needs, offering everything at the click of a button and next day delivery […]
We are facing a new reality – High Streets are in crisis and there’s no denying the problem. Big names are entering administration with chains such as Toys R Us already shutting stores across the UK. But what are the main reasons why our High Streets are suffering? Embed from Getty Images Well for starters […]
Employees at Debenhams in Gloucester have been left wondering whether their jobs are safe after the retailer announced the closure of up to 50 stores this morning. After previously identifying just 10 branches, the company has now decided that a third of their department stores will be shut down, putting 4,000 jobs at risk across […]
Cheltenham High Street’s McDonald’s branch is currently undergoing a refurbishment, but will reopen with more than just a lick of paint. Set to open its doors again on 23rd October, the fast-food branch will feature brand new digital elements with the aim of making the experience of ordering food much easier. Free standing self-service kiosks […]
Urban Outfitters has set a date for opening its first store in Gloucestershire. The global streetwear brand will open its doors with a launch party on 23 October, as one of the largest shops in the refurbished Brewery Quarter. We can't wait for this! @UrbanOutfitters opening in #Cheltenham 23/10 – coming to @TheBreweryChelt adding to […]
John Lewis has unveiled its £23m store in Cheltenham. The retail group opened its doors to the public at 7:30am on Thursday, with the department store expected to channel business back into the town centre. Kevan Blackadder, head of Cheltenham’s Business Improvement District, said the opening was good news for all businesses. He said: “I […]
Popular fashion brand Coast is the latest high street chain finding itself in hot water, with 24 stores across the country set to close and a further 300 jobs put at risk. Despite the brand’s high street stores closing, department store branches will remain trading following a “rescue deal” by sister brand Karen Millen, a move that […]
Today is the day the much-anticipated John Lewis store opened its doors to Cheltonians. We have had a sneak peek of the new £23m store which will offer the latest in high-end fashion, cutting-edge technology for the tech-savvy and it will be a haven for all the makeup lovers with loved brands such as Charlotte […]
John Lewis has announced the first three local charities that will benefit from its Community Matters scheme. The charitable scheme allows Cheltenham customers to decide which of the three charities they would like to support by donating tokens provided after shopping. The scheme will run for 12 weeks from Thursday 18 October 2018 and will finish towards the end […]