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DARK SECRETS: The works | Vintage Vibes

Books retailer shuts down its failing online shopping website

The company announced the immediate closure of its transactional website

The Independent UK

The Works shuts loss-making online shop

Shares in the books, stationery and crafts retailer jumped on Friday morning as investors welcomed the shift in strategy.

Evening Standard

B&M and The Works hit by tough Christmas trading

Retailers report weaker sales over festive period amid ‘subdued consumer confidence’

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British kids would rather spend time with family than game alone this Christmas, study finds

A survey found that 61% of five to 16-year-olds would prefer to spend Christmas Day watching films and playing board games with their family

Evening Standard

Meet the children given jobs to stave off summer holiday boredom and get them off devices

As its reported that London parents are most likely to give their kids a phone if they complain about being bored, a UK retailer has employed three children to see how they fare during a screen-free summer

Evening Standard

‘Not an attractive place to shop’: how Poundland lost its appeal to shoppers

Budget retailer had a pre-tax loss of more than £51m last year and is struggling to lure back customers amid stiff competition from rivals

The Guardian - UK

June 2025 shop closures - full list revealed

Several beloved British shops will close for good in coming weeks

Evening Standard

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The Works cuts losses as it launches new growth strategy

The high street firm saw shares lift in early trading on Friday as it also hailed strong trading late in the festive period and into January.

Evening Standard

What shops are closing this month? From B&M to the The Works, the full list of stores shutting this July

A range of retailers are shutting up certain stores across the country for good this month

Evening Standard

Drunken shenanigans. MTV-upsetting videos. Furious Brazilians. Sun City: With The Works, Queen returned to their rock roots, and annoyed a lot of people

The Game dialled down Queen's hard rock, and Hot Space was such a departure that it confused their fan base. It was time for a rethink

Louder

"We argued about everything": The stories behind the making of The Works, the album that returned Queen to rock: Only in the regal new issue of Classic Rock

Also in this issue: The Black Crowes, Led Zeppelin, Judas Priest, The Pineapple Thief, Wayne Kramer, Scott Stapp, Bush, Green Day, The Stranglers and more

Louder

‘A very British thing’: UK gets creative to try to keep Christmas card tradition alive

As prices rise, more people are buying only for close relatives and friends, or getting out the glitter glue and making their own

The Guardian - UK

Fresh fears for high street in run-up to Christmas

WHSmith said it was likely to close more high-street shops, while The Works cut its profit outlook and B&M's growth slowed

Evening Standard

In store shopping leads sales growth at The Works, but profits lower

High street shoppers have helped offset declining online sales at The Works, the stationery and books retailer showed as it recorded full-year revenue growth.

Evening Standard

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Edinburgh Live

Tears as Edinburgh social care services slashed - and users warn £33m cuts will 'cost lives'

Council and health bosses have had to take tough spending decisions to bridge a £47m funding gap amid a worsening care crisis in the capital.

Manchester Evening News

The shopping mall has announced two new deals

Liverpool Echo

The Works promised it could entertain my kid for less than a tenner

With all the bank holidays, and a half-term on the way, I went to find out what they had in store

Daily Mirror

21 Best Coronation decorations: From party packs, lifesize cut-outs, bunting, balloons and more

Planning to celebrate the King's Coronation with friends and loved ones? if so you're going to need to get your hands on some fabulous party decorations - so keep reading

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Bristol Post

New shops at the Mall in Cribbs Causeway that have arrived this year so far

And there are more new brands due to arrive this year

Chicago Sun-Times

Clout-heavy lawyer James J. Banks makes a push in video gaming

The former Illinois Tollway board member is new to the industry. But his Belmont Bank has been lending money for years to Rick Heidner, a giant in the business.

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