How the retail industry can combat and overcome staff burnout in 2024
By Sandra Moran, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer at WorkForce Software The promise of the holidays keeps workers going in December, they celebrate with Christmas and [...]
Liverpool ONE welcomes city debuts for The Real Greek and The Botanist
Grosvenor has announced two new restaurant openings at Liverpool ONE, welcoming authentic Greek concept, The Real Greek, and artisan cocktail bar and restaurant, The Botanist. The openings [...]
Consumer card spending grew just 3.1 percent in January as Brits opted for nights in and home-cooked meals
Supermarkets saw higher growth than in December, as consumers returned to their regular routines post-Christmas Demand for digital content and takeaways remained strong as consumers saved money [...]
MINISO unveils its largest UK store in Camden
Spanning over almost 4,000 sq ft, it will be MINISO's biggest store to date in the UK The globally renowned lifestyle retailer has announced its newest flagship [...]
The Lexicon, Bracknell set to welcome more big names after reporting bumper 2023
Driven by the centre’s carefully crafted, and contemporary, mix of retailers, restaurants and cafes, The Lexicon has seen a record 19.7 percent year-on-year rise in footfall, compared [...]
M&S pioneers new mental health training to help colleagues support young people
‘Trusted Adult’ training will be available to all colleagues from today. With five children in every classroom having a diagnosable mental health condition1, YoungMinds says starting a [...]
Superdrug pledge to enrol 500 new Apprentices in 2024 and continue to support young people with their Life Skills Programme
The Health and Beauty retailer pledges to enrol 500 Apprentices to their programmes in 2024 to help drive social mobility The brand continues to upskill apprentices with [...]
ISE 2024 breaks all records at Anniversary Show
The latest edition of the world’s leading audio visual and systems integration exhibition delivered on all fronts and proved to be “Your Destination for Innovation” Integrated Systems [...]
Spring Fair announces partnership with TikTok Shop
The UK’s largest and longest serving retail trade show Spring Fair, which takes place from this Sunday until Wednesday 7th February at NEC Birmingham, has announced a partnership with [...]
Independent lifestyle brand, Fig & Fox, opens permanent Festival Place location following successful pop-up
Sovereign Centros has announced that local homeware and gifts retailer, Fig & Fox, has opened at Festival Place, one of the UK’s top 25 retail and leisure [...]
Surface Design Show 2024 unveils Speakers Programme
It is less than a week to go to until Surface Design Show opens its doors at the Business Design Centre. Surface Design Show, the leading event [...]
Award-winning photo and video retailer opens flagship Putney store as UK expansion continues
Photo Video (Wex) has opened its 14th UK outlet, a flagship store in Putney. The retailer agreed a 10-year lease, on Unit 2, Tileman House, a ground [...]
The mega trade fair for the consumer goods industry expands its global leadership position
"Celebrating Business Together" was the motto of this year's mega trade fair for the global consumer goods industry, consisting of Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld. A festival of [...]
Toolstation raises £743,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support in 2023
Toolstation, one of Britain's fastest-growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies and part of Travis Perkins plc, raised £743,000 for its designated charity partner, Macmillan Cancer [...]
SSP confirms new sites and exciting development pipeline with Tortilla Mexican Grill
Continuing its successful relationship, Tortilla Mexican Grill PLC, the UK’s largest fast-casual Mexican restaurant brand, has confirmed it will open 4 new locations with global food travel [...]
Frasers Group takes former John Lewis space at Queensgate in Peterborough
Queensgate has announced that Frasers Group plc is set to open several dynamic stores in Queensgate, Invesco’s 835,000 sq ft shopping centre, located in the heart of [...]
A1 arrives at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024!
It’s day 2 of the world’s leading audio visual and systems integrated exhibition, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 in Barcelona. Celebrating its 20th-anniversary edition, this year’s show [...]
Liverpool ONE celebrates successful activation for local pre-loved luxury retailer Luxe Collective
Grosvenor has reported a successful Liverpool ONE pop-up activation for Luxe Collective, the pre-loved luxury retailer. Marking the brand’s first activation in the North West, the immersive [...]
Co-op adds all its stores to nationwide ‘Safe Spaces’ scheme
Committed to offering ‘safe spaces’ in communities, Co-op has this week added its stores to the National Business Crime Centre (NBCC) scheme which aims to provide provision [...]
Kenvue works with Tesco and the Trussell Trust to help address poverty in the UK
Kenvue* is working with Tesco and the Trussell Trust to support the charity’s network of more than 1,300 food bank centres to provide emergency food and support [...]
Dec 2024/Jan 2025 issue
2024 A1 Buyers Guide
