Shopping News & Updates
- 22nd September 2026
Walsall’s Re-Use Shop has sold its 100,000th item, with more than 109,000 people visiting the Middlemore Lane facility since it opened in February.
- 15th September 2026
A retail body has raised concerns that the new governments new Overnight Visitor Levy could reduce the amount visitors spend on Britains high streets - even as it welcomes the principle of giving local leaders more control over investment decisions.
- 10th September 2026
More than 93,000 items have been given new life through Walsall Council's Re-Use Shop since it opened earlier this year, highlighting how unwanted goods can be kept in use rather than becoming waste.
The British Independent retailers association has issued a fresh warning to the Chancellor over business rates.
Willenhall Market is set for an exciting transformation, with work due to begin soon to create a more modern, welcoming and sustainable market for traders and visitors.
- 25th August 2026
An independent retailers association has warned that electrical shops are becoming a dumping ground for old fridges and other white goods, as a nationwide recycling capacity crisis leaves retailers unable to get collections arranged.
Birmingham Jewellery Biennial has launched an open call for its flagship exhibition, giving jewellery practitioners across the UK the chance to exhibit at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery and win thousands of pounds in prize money.
A trade body representing independent retailers is urging the Prime Minister to deliver full business rates reform for the whole high street - not just a 20 per cent discount for pubs, clubs and live music venues.
A trade body representing independent retailers is urging the Prime Minister to deliver full business rates reform for the whole high street - not just a 20 per cent discount for pubs, clubs and live music venues.
The British Independent Retailers Association have welcomed government plans to expand access to finance for small businesses.