Wingstop UK opens fourth site in Leeds
Wingstop UK, the ultimate experience for iconic wing flavours to enjoy with family and friends, today opens its fourth site in Leeds, bringing a total flavour takeover [...]
Hammerson secures UNIQLO for first Midlands store at Bullring
Hammerson has secured a Midlands debut for UNIQLO, the latest global brand to invest in Bullring, extending its presence outside of London. The signing underpins the continued [...]
Seasalt and Luke 1977 expand Derbion’s growing fashion offering
Cornish-inspired fashion favourite Seasalt, and Midlands clothing company Luke 1977 will become the latest brands to come to Derbion in Derby with the retailers set to open [...]
Gen Z boosts subscription economy, tripling spend from older generations
The younger generation is driving the subscription economy, with over 9 in 10 surveyed subscribing to at least one service and spending an average of £300 a month, outspending [...]
Meadowhall signs 42,000 sq ft of upsizes for retail trio
Meadowhall has announced a trio of deals, with JD, Superdrug, and Ann Summers growing to a combined 42,278 sq ft in Meadowhall. Nearly trebling its presence on Meadowhall’s [...]
Yodel strengthens employee wellbeing offering in partnership with the Retail Trust
Independent parcel carrier Yodel has strengthened its partnership with the Retail Trust, the industry charity protecting the health and happiness of people working in retail through wellbeing [...]
Cadogan announces first lettings for The Gaumont’s new ‘creative quarter’ on Chelsea’s iconic King’s Road
Cadogan announces the first retail tenants at The Gaumont, a landmark £235 million development, and the creation of its ‘creative quarter’. The new retail signings are independent businesses New [...]
The Cotswold Company builds on record January trading with the launch of its 13th showroom
Above: Illustration of the new Knutsford showroom. The Cotswold Company is pleased to announce that it will be launching its 13th UK showroom in Knutsford in early Summer, [...]
Debenhams launches DebenhamsPay+ to transform the way customers shop
Debenhams has unveiled DebenhamsPay+, a new credit payment option designed to give customers complete control over how they shop and pay. DebenhamsPay+ delivers ultimate flexibility, making every [...]
Ann Summers announces strategic partnership with Liwa, expanding into Middle East
Ann Summers is excited to announce its expansion into the Middle East through a strategic partnership with Liwa Trading Enterprises (Liwa). This franchise agreement represents a major [...]
Co-op and Uber Eats announce new three-year partnership renewal including extending delivery collaboration through Uber Direct and Peckish
Uber Eats and Co-op have announced a three-year extension of their successful quick commerce partnership, further strengthening Co-op’s commitment to fast, convenient and quality online home deliveries [...]
Dunelm opens landmark 200th store
Dunelm has reached the exciting milestone of 200 stores having opened the doors of its brand-new store in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Based in the Dowlais Top Retail [...]
IKEA Oxford Street opens on 1st May 2025
IKEA will open its Oxford Street store on Thursday, 1st May, offering customers a new place to shop over 6,000 IKEA product lines and dine affordably in [...]
Junction 32 announces new charity partner for 2025
Junction 32 in Yorkshire is proud to announce a new charity partner for 2025, the incredible Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA), the independent emergency response charity providing life-saving [...]
The Handbag Clinic expands Selfridges’ partnership with pop-ups at Selfridges Manchester Trafford and Birmingham
Luxury aftercare and preowned retailer, The Handbag Clinic, is expanding its partnership with Selfridges London, the home of its permanent in-store concession, with two exclusive pop-up events later this month. [...]
GO Outdoors introduces body cameras to 25 additional stores to improve staff safety
GO Outdoors recently conducted a trial of body-worn cameras at its Stoke store to seek new ways to deter theft and ensure the safety of its store colleagues. [...]
Clock ticking on European Accessibility Act: 75 percent of businesses at risk of significant fines through lack of compliance
Only 47.5 percent of European companies have a solid grasp of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) ahead of its looming 28 June 2025 deadline - 18.5 percent [...]
Eldon Square reveals new brand strategy to supercharge exciting period of investment
Eldon Square in Newcastle’s has unveiled its striking new brand identity which sits at the core of a period of unparalleled investment in the centre. Alongside a [...]
BOXPARK unveils full line-up for new BOXHALL City Food Hall, opening in April
BOXHALL City, a new elevated food hall concept from BOXPARK, announces its full line-up of 13 F&B brands. The line-up brings together global cuisines, independent concepts and [...]
Screwfix focused on ultra convenience as store expansion plans continue in 2025
Screwfix, the omnichannel retailer, has announced plans to open up to 35 new stores across the UK and Ireland by the end of January 2026, creating more [...]
March 2025 issue
2024 A1 Buyers Guide
