The Guernsey Retail Group is pleased to be working with Traffic and Highways to address concerns raised by some town retailers. It was recently brought to our attention that there may have been an increase in people cycling through the pedestrianised areas of St Peter Port,...
The Home Bargains store on North Side will open on 14 November 2026. The company has announced the opening date on its website, along with a series of job adverts. The website describes Home Bargains as "one of the UK’s fastest-growing retailers". They are looking for 90 staff...
A new excise duty on vaping liquids will be introduced in Guernsey and Alderney from 9 November 2026, as agreed by the States when they set the 2026 Budget. The new duty rate will be £2.20 per 10ml of vaping liquid. It will apply to all...
The shops in St Martin's main retail centre remain open, during road works in the parish. La Grande Rue is closed 10 August until 21 August, while Les Camps is closed 17 August until 19 August. All shops in the area are open as normal with the...
The Guernsey Retail Group welcomes the news that five flats have been created above Clinton Cards in the High Street, along with the additional news that a further 10 flats are being developed above the former Burtons store. Planning permission has also recently been granted for...
Information from the workshop on procurement earlier this year is now available to share with retailers. Details around how the States of Guernsey Procurement Policy works, and how retailers can tender for available contracts, were discussed at the meeting in June. The slides have been shared with...
We're encouraging retailers to complete our Q2 retail industry survey this summer. With ongoing constructive discussions taking place between the retail industry and Government, it is essential that we are equipped with robust, up-to-date evidence on the issues that matter most to local retailers. The survey will...
The Guernsey Press has reported that the new 'Home Bargains' store will open on Northside this November. In the paper this week, it was reported that the opening date has been set for 14 November. The 23,000 sq ft building will offer home and garden ware, clothing,...
Three new retailers have opened their doors to customers in St Peter Port. During July, Pragnell, Totes & Notes, and Gadzooks all started trading in Guernsey. Pragnell's is open at 14 Smith Street. The jewelers is occupying the building where Trouteaud Opticians was before its recent move...
St Peter Port will host two 'Seafront Saturdaze' events on 15 and 29 August. The town Quay will be closed from 2pm to prepare for the afternoon and evening's entertainment, with music performances from 6pm. Local arts and crafts stalls will be selling goods between 4pm and...