Paul Bignell discovers a simple truth – women hold the key to the regeneration of the high street

The future of HMV, the failed entertainment chain, is likely to be decided over the coming days.

Property empire Land Securities is betting that the north's flagging economy will soon return to health as it launches a £350m shopping centre in Leeds.

Ready meals containing horse DNA may still be on sale despite a product recall, trading standards officials have said.

British consumers are living in fear of security breaches in firms they deal with on a daily basis, a new survey suggests.

The struggling tour giant Thomas Cook today slashed 2,500 jobs and unveiled plans to close nearly 200 high street travel agents.

Trading on the high street bounced back strongly last month to its highest level for more than three years, giving retailers a much-needed fillip.

The UK's biggest shopping centres owner has expanded its empire as it shrugged off a year of falling rents and visitors to its centres.

A toxic mix of pay freezes, poor weather and high inflation were blamed for the latest signs of a flagging high street.

Tesco will pay a reduced £6.5m fine for its part in a dairy price-fixing scandal following an appeal ruling.

A toxic mix of pay freezes, poor weather and high inflation were blamed today for the latest signs  of a flagging High Street.

Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has hailed a recovery in the UK’s stagnant housing market but the recent snow has hit trading at its Wickes DIY chain.

The former chairman of retailer JJB Sports and his son have been charged by the Serious Fraud Office in connection with allegations of forgery and making misleading statements during their time at the failed sportswear chain.

Sports Direct will step up its challenge to Decathlon's European dominance when it opens its first Spanish store in April.