Fashion retailer Next opened its new Shoreham superstore to the public last week. Here is a first look at the brand new format, which includes a substantial DIY and garden offer. 

A 33-year-old man charged with starting the fire at the House of Reeves furniture store is due to appear at Croydon Magistrates' court this morning. 

Bentley is offering a free broom to all those wanting to help clean up after last week's devastating riots across the UK. 

Failed department store set to shut another nine stores this month, including its Salford outlet, which was so badly damaged by recent rioting it could no longer continue trading. 

Carpetright owner Lord Harris of Peckham has made a donation to help those who lost their homes when his Tottenham store was burnt down in last Saturday’s riots. 

New initiative to bring together tradesmen, architects, construction companies and others to help rebuild damaged homes and businesses following the UK riots. 

Garden centre chain Dobbies has reported an 8% increase in sales for its full year, boosted by new store openings. 

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has advised those affected by the riots to get in touch with their insurers immediately. 

Smallworths in South Croydon will mark its first anniversary this Saturday and already has plans for a new website and refit. 

More than 10% of the total number of retailers and leisure businesses in the UK were impacted by the recent civil unrest - a large proportion of which are independent firms. 

In the wake of the violent riots that have spread across the UK, Prime Minister David Cameron outlines measures to provide the support needed to help get shops back on their feet. 

Retail arm of Benross Group takes on outlets in Widnes and Newcastle for undisclosed sum, following its acquisition of four TJ Hughes stores last week. 

As the UK growth forecast is downgraded, the BRC reveals UK retail sales values rose 0.6% on a like-for-like basis last month compared with July 2010, when sales went up 0.5%. 

After a fourth night of rioting in the UK, with trouble spreading further north, reaching Manchester and Salford, retailers continue to count the cost of the damage. 

Croydon furniture store House of Reeves has been destroyed in a huge fire set off by looters in the third night of rioting across London. 

Robert Dyas board confirms that key shareholders Lloyd's and Allied Irish are in discussions with corporate vendor advisory firms but that no sale will take place until next year. 

Garden centre chain Dobbies has been accused of breaching planning regulations at its Livingston centre by West Lothian Council. 

Department store chain reports a slowdown in sales over past week but feels it is still in "good shape" as it heads into H2. 

Eight percent of retailers fear they will become insolvent in the next year, compared with a cross-sector average of 2%, says insolvency trade body R3. 

Department store chain extends multi-channel reach with smaller-format store in Aberdeen but remains coy about details.