Shoplifting incidents have surged by 50% across London’s police forces, with the City of London area seeing an alarming 91% increase, according to new police statistics. The rise comes amid growing concerns about violence against shop workers, with one in six now reporting physical attacks. The retail crime wave has reached unprecedented levels, with the […]
WH Smith Considers Selling High Street Stores in Major Strategic Shift
British retail stalwart WH Smith has announced it is exploring the possible sale of its high street business, marking a potential end to more than 230 years of presence on Britain’s main shopping streets. The company, which operates 500 high street stores employing around 5,000 people, revealed it is “exploring potential strategic options” for its […]