Shopping

The Tricorn Centre in 1988. The News 880373-3

23 nostalgic memories of a trip to the infamous Tricorn

Portsmouth's Commercial Road Precinct in 1972. The News PP3912

14 photos that show how Commercial Road has changed over the years

An Edwardian Southsea scene looking west along Marmion Road from Victoria Road South. First left is Lennox Road North. Undated

10 amazing old photos showing how Marmion Road has changed

Castle Road, Southsea with the famous clock tower of Clock House.

10 sublime pictures of historic clock tower that has watched over Southsea for o...

Classic cinema in Commercial Road, opposite Arundel Street junction and the lowering a 10-inch main pipe by Portsmouth Water Company in the foreground.

47 rarely-seen photos of Portsmouth's Commercial Road

Hundreds of people would always head out to the market, even if the weather was cold and windy!

25 memories of the hustle and bustle of Charlotte Street market

Palmerston Road in the 1930's. The News PP981

Photos show what Palmerston Road looked like in 1870

Fratton Road looking north from Fratton Bridge possibly around the turn of the last century.

26 photos showing how Fratton Road has changed over decades

One of the largest empty units on Commercial Road, the site of the former Debenhams department store has been the subject of numerous development proposals.

13 empty shops in Commercial Road

Cresta Gas, Classic Carpets and Shop and Save, Albert Road Portsmouth around 1992
Picture: C1528-3

16 Portsmouth shops you might remember from the 1990s

Gunwharf 16th January 2001. View of the Gunwharf developement, taken from the site Marketing Office. Picture: Ian Hargreaves 010262-5

19 photos showing how Gunwharf Quays was built

Hundreds of styles from big name brands with ideas to suit both modern and heritage homes.

Ad Feature Free home makeover consultation available in Hampshire

Debenhams in Southsea which closed in January 2020. Picture Ian Hargreaves

'Last resort' over Southsea Debenhams

Pictured: Shoppers queue in Commercial Road during Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Data reveals changing shape of Portsmouth's high streets

Here's a list of the best florists in Portsmouth.

The best florists in the Portsmouth area

Can you remember the Toyzone store in Gunwharf Quays?

17 Gunwharf Quays haunts we've lost
GUNWHARF Quays is one of Portsmouth’s premier destinations.

Here are the opening times for DIY stores over the May bank holiday.

Platinum Jubilee bank holiday DIY store opening times

Here's the full list of supermarket opening times for May Day 2022.

Full list of bank holiday supermarket opening times

Here's a list of Portsmouth supermarket opening times over Easter.

Full list of Easter supermarket opening times

Primark has launched a new website that allows customers to browse online.

Primark launches new website - but you still can't shop online

Shops that have closed since March 2020. Picture: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images

23 businesses that have closed during the pandemic

Specially Selected Valentine's fondue for two from Aldi.

The best supermarket dine-in deals for Valentine's Day

Royal Mail rolled out the new postage stamps on Tuesday with special digital features as the historic postal operator seeks to revitalise its core letters business in the internet age.

Are Royal Mail stamps going digital?

Portsmouth Cascades in September 1989

25 rarely seen photos of Cascades Shopping Centre

There are many places to park your car in Portsmouth for under £5.

Cheap places to park in Portsmouth

The Christmas opening hours for supermarkets in Portsmouth have been released.

Portsmouth supermarket opening times for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

Hype in Gunwharf Quays

Hype opens its first outlet store in Gunwharf Quays
THE Hype outlet store in Gunwharf Quays is the first of its kind in the UK.

A farmers' market is held in Palmerston Road in Southsea in 2003.

Photos capture how Southsea has changed since the 00s

The Gucci treasure hunt will begin today in Asda stores.

How to find Gucci designer pieces from £12 today

Black Friday has begun for online retailer Amazon.

Amazon Black Friday is here with some major discounts

Gunwharf Quays have their own Christmas village this year.

Picture: Keith Woodland (131121-7)

Christmas opening times for Cascades, Gunwharf Quays, Whiteley and more

Iceland are guaranteeing a turkey for customers this Christmas.

Here's how to get a 'guaranteed turkey' from Iceland

Snow globe liqueur is back this Christmas. Picture: M&S

M&S snow globe gin liqueur now available at this online retailer

Fareham will turn on their Christmas lights this weekend.

When will the Fareham Christmas lights switch-on?

Ebanana Scrooge in the Aldi Christmas advert 2021. Picture: Aldi

Here's when the Aldi Christmas advert will air this year

Scroll down for this week's table of supermarket comparisons. Picture: Piqsels (labelled for reuse)

This is the best value supermarket shopping basket in Portsmouth this week

Hampshire has many fancy dress shops where you are sure to find the best outfit this Halloween.

The best fancy dress shops in Hampshire for Halloween costumes

Many supermarkets have already announced their Christmas delivery slots for this year.

How to book your Christmas food delivery slot before they sell out

Lidl wants to continue expanding its presence in our city by opening a store in Portsmouth - Central/ West.

The 7 places Lidl want to build new shops in Portsmouth area

The former Portsdown Cycles & Radio premises on the corner of London Road and Lansdowne Avenue, Widley.
Picture: Barry Cox collection

11 corner shops from the past in and around Portsmouth

Southsea Laundry Company Ltd
The weekly call by the laundry man long before dry cleaners.
Picture: Courtesy of Bob Hind

16 throwback photos of delivery vehicles from the past

Bedford's on the left in Fawcett Road 1906
This wonderful photograph looking north up Fawcett Road on a hot summers day.
In the distance can be seen the roof of Rugby Road Church which still stands, although now flats.

Do you remember these shops from Fawcett Road in Southsea?

A collage of four of the 10 big-name shops our readers said they would love to come to Portsmouth. Top row, from left, Disney and Lego and, bottom row, from left, Apple and Build-A-Bear Workshop.

The top 10 shops people want in Portsmouth

From left, manager Ben Williams, area manager Ryan Martin and assistant manager Kurt Page. Farmfoods on Fratton Rd has reopened after being refurbished
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (121220-01)

Farmfoods supermarket in Portsmouth reopens with bigger and fresher look

Owners of Sea-licious in West Street, Fareham, Zoe Marshall and her husband James.

Picture: Sarah Standing (041220-9533)

Independent fishmongers appeals for help and support to keep it afloat

Gunwharf Quays is looking forward to welcoming back shoppers at the end of lockdown.

How Gunwharf Quays plans to reopen its shops after lockdown

Shoppers queue to get in Primark in Commercial Road, Portsmouth, when it reopened in the summer. Picture: Richard Lemmer

Primark in Portsmouth could open for longer ahead of Christmas – latest info

Peacocks in Fareham.

Peacocks and Jaegar collapse putting 4,700 jobs at risk

Caroline Mannell, Whiteley Tesco stores community champion

Town’s Tesco loses cafe and counters - but gets major overhaul

Rebecca Burke (44), owner of Crofton Cane Furniture in Stubbington, is frustrated that big retail stores are still trading but small businesses have to close during the second lockdown. Picture: Sarah Standing (121120-)

Portsmouth shops hit out at major chains for 'profiting from coronavirus'

The market in Commerical Road. Picture: Sarah Standing (051120-7687)

12 photos of an almost deserted Portsmouth on the first day of lockdown

Most shops in Gunwharf Quays will be closing during lockdown

Every shop in Gunwharf Quays that will be staying open during lockdown

Charlotte Cornelius, owner of Charlotte Cornelius Jewellery Design in Marmion Road, Southsea. Picture: Sarah Standing (291020-7180)

‘We will survive’ - Traders say Pompey spirit will keep them up in lockdown

Farmfoods in Fratton. Picture by Google Maps.

Portsmouth supermarket Farmfoods closing for huge expansion

IKEA home furnishing store in Southampton. Picture: Naomi Baker/Getty Images

Is Ikea closing its Southampton store during lockdown? Here’s what we know