shopping

Another blow to Southend High Street as River Island closes – here’s the full list of River Island store closures

Another well-known retailer has disappeared from Southend High Street, as River Island confirms the permanent closure of its city centre…

2 months ago

LOOK INSIDE: New independent hardware store opens in Leigh-on-Sea

A new independent hardware store has opened in Leigh-on-Sea and has quickly established itself as a go-to destination for home…

2 months ago

Lidl announces plans to open new supermarket on site of Rayleigh pet store

A brand new Lidl supermarket is set to be built in Rayleigh, replacing the long-standing Swallow Aquatics store on London…

7 months ago

WHSmith brand to disappear from the high street – what is the new brand ‘TG Jones’?

One of the most iconic names on the British high street is set to vanish after more than two centuries,…

8 months ago

Excitement as crowds queue for opening of new B&M store in Southend

More than 50 eager shoppers queued outside the new B&M store in Southend today, as the popular discount retailer officially…

8 months ago

Opening date of new B&M store at Southend’s Victoria Shopping Centre

B&M, one of the UK’s most popular discount retailers, is preparing for the grand opening of its brand-new store at…

9 months ago

Co-op admits to blocking rival supermarkets in Leigh & Rochford, forcing shoppers “to pay Co-op prices”

The Co-op supermarket chain has admitted to breaching competition rules more than 100 times across the UK, including multiple instances…

9 months ago

Hundreds queue for Southend Farmfoods closing down sale

Hundreds of eager bargain hunters flocked to Farmfoods in Southend today as the frozen food retailer held a closing down…

10 months ago

Sainsbury’s cuts manned checkouts in Southend superstore to just four

Shoppers at the Sainsbury’s superstore in Southend city centre will notice a significant change at the tills, as the number…

10 months ago

The Range set to open new superstore at Rayleigh Weir after Homebase closure

Rayleigh Weir Retail Park at Stadium Way is set for a retail shake-up as The Range prepares to take over…

12 months ago

SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights

Southenders have been calling for SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights this year, to celebrate his retirement…

1 year ago

Community treasure hunt after Royal Mail delivers parcel to a random patch of grass

A man in Great Wakering was forced to go on a treasure hunt to find their parcel today, after it…

1 year ago

Child-friendly checkouts introduced at Morrisons supermarkets

Morrisons stores around the UK have been introducing dedicated kids checkouts, where children can have a go at being the…

2 years ago

Roads around Lakeside shopping centre “gridlocked” with Christmas shoppers

There was severe congestion in and around the Lakeside shopping area for a number of hours this afternoon and evening.…

2 years ago