Mango plants roots in Metrocentre’s Red Mall
Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that international fashion retailer, Mango, has signed at top 5 super regional mall, Metrocentre. The brand is set to join the centre’s [...]
Decathlon UK continues to strongly invest in the UK market
Despite the stormy landscape of the sport retail industry in 2023, Decathlon UK maintains its commitment to the UK market, investing strategically to weather the storm and [...]
Co-op accelerates parcel locker partnership with InPost
Co-op’s parcel locker partnership with InPost is set to ‘pick-up’ pace this year with a threefold increase in its parcel lockers located at the convenience retailer’s stores. InPost Lockers [...]
MAPIC 2024: The New Retail Equation
MAPIC 2024, taking place in Cannes from 26th to 28th November, will address crucial topics to help all sector players solve the equation of their growth in [...]
German Doner Kebab announces new Metrocentre restaurant in Newcastle
Following a consistent streak of successful openings across the UK, German Doner Kebab (GDK) has announced it will be unveiling a new site in one the largest shopping [...]
Screwfix awarded “Retailer of the Year” at UK Green Business Awards
Screwfix, the omnichannel trade retailer, was recognised as “Retailer of the Year” at the UK Green Business Awards last week, the highly esteemed event that celebrates the [...]
Laings launches much anticipated flagship store in heart of Glasgow’s Style Mile
Yesterday (Thursday 13th June), luxury family jeweller, Laings, officially opened the doors to its brand new, multi-floor flagship store on Buchanan Street in Glasgow. The iconic B-listed [...]
Digital human, ‘Liv’, set to enhance the customer experience at Liverpool ONE
Liverpool ONE, one of Europe’s leading retail and entertainment destinations, has introduced an AI digital assistant to augment the customer experience. Named ‘Liv’, the Digital Human has [...]
Humble Crumble to open first site in the West End
Humble Crumble, the artisan crumble bakery, is set to open its first dedicated space in the West End, following the operator’s plans to expand across London CBRE [...]
Retail and hospitality sectors to see £302.5m boost from England’s first match against Serbia at Euro 2024
UK retailers are set to cash in on £233.5m as 13.6m consumers tune into England’s first match from home Retailers predicted to make £129.2m on food and [...]
Missoma to open first store outside London in Redical’s Victoria Leeds
Victoria Leeds, which is owned and operated by Redical, has announced Missoma, the responsibly made, contemporary demi-fine jewellery brand, is set to open its second-ever permanent, flagship store this summer. Marking [...]
Sleep.8 Bluewater store offers more choice than ever before as it reopens after expansion and refurbishment
Sleep lifestyle and furniture brand Sleep.8 has announced the reopening of its flagship store in Bluewater Shopping Centre, following a substantial expansion and refurbishment. The brand has [...]
Chicken Cottage unveils plans to reach 100 outlets worldwide by 2027
Chicken Cottage has revealed ambitious global expansion plans to reach 100 stores by 2027. The UK-based QSR business, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, currently has [...]
Summer of sport bonanza inspires homeowners to spend £1,400 to spruce up outdoor spaces
A third (32 percent) of homeowners are planning to splash the cash in their garden ahead of the upcoming summer of sport Homeowners plan to spend 54 [...]
Smart Charge from Sainsbury’s introduces Nectar points to reward customers for electric vehicle charging
EV drivers using Sainsbury’s ultra-rapid charging service, Smart Charge, can get rewarded with Nectar points for charging their electric vehicles The bold move makes Smart Charge the first [...]
Amathus opens five stores this season with more coming soon
Amathus, the specialist drinks importer, distributor and retailer, is defying market sentiment by expanding its successful retail estate from nine to 14 stores in the space of [...]
centre:mk goes for gold with regional flagship for Castore
Castore, the premium performance sportswear brand, has selected centre:mk, one of the top 10 retail destinations in the UK, for its regional debut. Set to open on [...]
Sainsbury’s reduces plastic waste by almost 700 tonnes through fish and chicken packaging revamp
Sainsbury’s is pioneering the way in plastic reduction as the first retailer to introduce pulp trays for all of its salmon and trout products, which use 70 [...]
Pandora opens refurbished store as 15 brands invest in Liverpool ONE since January
Grosvenor has announced that Pandora has opened a 2,000 sq ft Evoke 2.0 concept store at Liverpool ONE. A refurbishment of its existing unit on South John Street, [...]
Redical’s Victoria Leeds launches first Fashion Week with sellout runway show
Victoria Leeds, which is owned and operated by Redical, has launched its first-ever Fashion Week, showcasing its continual commitment in creating an enhanced customer experience and engaging with its affluent [...]
November 2024 issue
2024 A1 Buyers Guide
