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Landsec secures planning permission for transformative retail investment in Cardiff

19th February 2025|Company News, Latest News|

Landsec has secured planning permission from Cardiff City Council to transform a former Debenhams unit into a dynamic 102,000 sq ft city square. This investment underscores Landsec’s [...]

Dobbies announces Alzheimer’s Research UK as new National Charity Partner

19th February 2025|Company News, Latest News|

Dobbies Garden Centres has announced its brand-new partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK as the retailer marks 160 years of helping British gardeners to grow. This partnership with [...]

Despite ubiquitous ‘members only’ pricing driving discount fatigue, 28 percent of shoppers will only shop with retailers offering loyalty pricing perks, finds RTS research

18th February 2025|Company News, Latest News, Trends|

With many retailers offering members’ pricing within their loyalty programmes, the ubiquity of loyalty pricing means it could be losing its appeal as a perk among shoppers, [...]

Westfield London unveils new Sensory Room to champion inclusivity

18th February 2025|Company News, Latest News|

The new and permanent room offers a safe, inclusive and welcoming space in-centre for all It is Westfield’s latest commitment to inclusivity, joining the sponsorship of Purple [...]

Checkout.com powers Vinted’s growth, advancing the second-hand industry through high-performance payments

17th February 2025|Company News, Latest News, Sustainability|

Checkout.com supports Vinted’s mission of making second-hand first choice through its digital-first platform Bespoke optimisations with intelligent acceptance drive 4.15 percentoverall uplift in acceptance rates in 2024, leading [...]

Nobody’s Child expands store portfolio outside of London with New St Albans store

17th February 2025|Company News, Latest News, New Stores|

Fashion brand Nobody’s Child is delighted to announce the opening of its new standalone store on Christopher Place, St Albans on 19th February 2025. The 1,000 sq [...]

Stradivarius signs at Metrocentre with 10,000 sq ft regional debut

13th February 2025|Company News, Latest News, New Stores|

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Stradivarius has signed at Metrocentre, marking the brand’s first location in the North East and further underscoring the destination’s regional dominance in attracting [...]

Trafford Centre champions homegrown restaurant talent and unveils new dining development

13th February 2025|Company News, Latest News, New Stores|

As Manchester’s gastronomic prowess continues to rise, leading retail and leisure destination, Trafford Centre unveils new restaurant dining development Eastern Garden, dedicated to Mancunian talent, a first [...]

Flight Club joins Eldon Square’s vibrant entertainment offering

12th February 2025|Company News, Latest News, New Stores|

Eldon Square, Newcastle’s premier shopping and leisure destination, has announced that Flight Club, the global cocktail bar and Social Darts experience, is joining the centre’s growing entertainment [...]

Messe Frankfurt’s 2025 consumer goods fairs see increase in visitor numbers

12th February 2025|Company News, Latest News, Show News|

Despite a challenging market environment, the global consumer goods industry is proving to be resilient and full of energy. With 4,660 exhibitors and around 148,000 visitors[1], the [...]

Tapi Carpets & Floors opens first Oxford Street concession store with John Lewis & Partners

12th February 2025|Company News, Flooring, Latest News, New Stores|

Tapi Carpets & Floors and John Lewis are delighted to announce the opening of an exciting new Tapi concession store at John Lewis’ Oxford Street flagship on Monday 10th February. The milestone store [...]

Tesco pledges 1,500 Stronger Starts apprenticeship places to support England’s young workforce

12th February 2025|Company News, Latest News|

Tesco pledges to expand its Stronger Starts Apprenticeship programme to provide 1,500 apprenticeship opportunities by 2027, helping address growing youth unemployment. The Stronger Starts Apprenticeship programme opens [...]

Only one third of consumers buy Valentine’s gifts on the high street, Yodel says

11th February 2025|Company News, Latest News, Trends|

Just a third (37 percent) of consumers are looking to high street retailers for gifts this Valentine’s Day, down from 51 percent in 2024, according to new [...]

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