Screwfix’s logistics fleet switches to alternative fuel, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 90 percent
Screwfix, the omnichannel retailer, is proud to announce that 85 percent of its logistics fleet now refuels with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as part of its bold [...]
Scotmid raise an incredible £295,000 for guide dogs
Pictured L-R: Shirley MacGillivray, Scotmid, Kyla McVicar & Bruce, Guide Dogs, John Brodie, Scotmid, Aileen Murphy & Breeze, Guide Dogs, Linda Jordan, Guide Dogs, Norrie Bainbridge & [...]
Mindful Living announced as theme for Surface Design Show 2024
Surface Design Show has announced the theme of its 2024 edition: ‘Mindful Living’; which will explore the balance between design intuition and analytical thinking to achieve meaningful [...]
Utilising ground-floor retail with sustainable solutions
By Rachael Smith, COO at Fleet Street Quarter High streets and retail parks have to continue to evolve to adapt to the changing needs of consumers, residents [...]
Liverpool ONE raises a glass to opening of cocktail bar, MOJO
Grosvenor has announced that Liverpool ONE has welcomed MOJO, the rock n’ roll Americana style cocktail bar. Relocating from within the city centre, MOJO has launched on Liverpool [...]
Shopping second-hand fashion would prevent harmful emissions equivalent to flying around the world 17,000 times, says Oxfam
If all UK adults bought half of their next wardrobe second-hand, it could prevent a whopping 12.5 billion kilogrammes of carbon dioxide emissions entering the atmosphere, new [...]
IKEA invites Milton Keynes community to first of its kind ‘Car Boot’ sale this weekend
*Please note, all slots have now been filled, and IKEA is no longer accepting requests for sellers* IKEA is opening its carpark to the Milton Keynes community [...]
Sticky Mango selects Cain’s Islington Square for third site
Cain International (‘Cain’), the privately held investment firm, has agreed a letting to contemporary South-East Asian concept Sticky Mango at its mixed-use destination, Islington Square. Brokered by [...]
How retailers can elevate the total experience with Conversational AI (CAI)
By Gopi Polavarapu, Senior VP and General Manager at Kore.ai ChatGPT and generative AI have been gaining traction across many sectors and retail is no exception. But [...]
Retail Assist announces Client Summit 2023
Retail Assist is pleased to announce its upcoming 2023 Client Summit, bringing together technology enthusiasts and professionals from across the country in the retail and hospitality industry. [...]
EE launches new Experience store in Bluewater Shopping Centre inviting shoppers in Kent to get hands on with connected technology
EE is launching its new Experience store in Bluewater Shopping Centre, combining physical and digital experiences to bring to life the latest connected technology The Bluewater store [...]
Superdrug launches new Apprenticeship Campaign to push for progress in apprentice recruitment across the UK
‘Rise Up to Level Up’ pledges to employ 500 apprentices this academic year, double the roles available over the next three years and push for progress in [...]
Søstrene Grene to open first Surrey store at Woking’s Victoria Place
Victoria Place in Woking is to welcome Danish homeware retailer, Søstrene Grene, later this year, as part of its rapid expansion across the UK. Occupying a prominent [...]
Co-op serves-up new and improved store in village of West Kingsdown
Co-op has launched a new, improved and larger store (Friday 18thAugust 2023) to serve the village of West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks (Kent). The convenience retailer is relocating to [...]
Autumn Fair puts trends & sustainability centre stage
Renowned for its inspirational and insightful content, Autumn Fair has announced this year’s focus will be on home & gifting trends and sustainability with dedicated days for [...]
Punnets to Points: Nectar shoppers earn bonus Nectar points when buying fruit and vegetables
The Great fruit & veg challenge returns, with even more bonus Nectar points up for grabs Customers could earn a minimum of 1,000 additional Nectar points through the [...]
Co-op extends use of anti-theft ‘dummy display packaging’ to deter prolific and persistent offenders
Co-op is extending its trial of anti-theft ‘dummy display packaging’ for targeted products on its shelves to deter rising levels of crime driven by prolific and persistent [...]
Surface Design Awards 2024 are now open for entries
Back and better than ever for the 12th year, the Surface Design Awards are now open for entries. Organised by Surface Design Show, the Awards highlight the [...]
Simply Be launches Podcast Series: Shaping Success
Inclusive fashion brand, Simply Be is launching a new podcast series, hosted by Fleur East, who will be talking to some of the UK’s leading female icons [...]
GAIL’s rolls into the Ashley Centre
CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) has announced GAIL’s, the artisanal bakery concept and café, has opened at the Ashley Centre, Epsom’s premier shopping destination. GAIL’s has launched [...]