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The move comes as pressure mounts on the U.K. high street retail industry amid the continued growth of e-commerce.—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2025 It has also been impacted by the cancellation of tax-free shopping in the U.K., its home market, and a growing — and increasingly polished — handbag offer from high street and contemporary competitors.—Samantha Conti, WWD, 30 Jan. 2025 Dan Kitwood | Getty Images News | Getty Images
British retailer WH Smith is looking to sell its historic high street business to focus on its travel store unit in the latest hit to the U.K.’s retail industry.—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2025 The range was good, especially for essentials like shape underwear at a better price than the high street, and their service and communications were solid.—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for high street
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of high street was
before the 12th century
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