Half-term Halloween treats retailers to a +17.7 percent boost to UK store footfall
This year, Halloween coincided with both school half-term and the religious festival of Diwali, helping to further boost in-store shopper visits High Streets saw the biggest weekly rise [...]
Shelley Sandzer secures new whiskey concept Odyssey for Hoxton Square
Specialist leisure and F&B property agency, Shelley Sandzer, has secured whiskey-focused lounge bar and restaurant, Odyssey, for its debut space at 1 Hoxton Square. The signing reflects Shelley Sandzer’s [...]
IKEA opens its first Swedish restaurant on the UK high street
Fans of IKEA’s iconic meatballs will be able to pop in purely for a meal on the high street Hammersmith is now home to the first IKEA [...]
Metrocentre signs Reiss, enhancing Red Mall’s fashion offer
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that fashion retailer, Reiss, has signed at Metrocentre, further demonstrating the top 5 super regional mall’s momentum in securing highly sought-after and [...]
Longines selects Covent Garden for second London boutique
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Swiss watchmaker, Longines, has selected Covent Garden to be the location of its second London boutique. The winged hourglass brand will open [...]
EE Studio opens cutting-edge Gaming Zone for free birthday parties as two in five parents struggle to afford them
The EE Studio in Westfield London, White City, is celebrating its first anniversary by opening its Gaming Zone as a free bookable space for parents to host [...]
Jenolite to hit £8m sales milestone
After 80 years, Jenolite - Britain’s answer to global US brand Rust-oleam, had almost rusted to the bone in 2019. Despite the brand once boasting famous customers [...]
Covent Garden unveils new Seven Dials Christmas lights
Covent Garden welcomes a brand-new, festive lighting display to its Seven Dials neighbourhood this Christmas From 12th November, the installation will weave through the streets, celebrating the [...]
Newly opened distribution centre launches recruitment drive in the lead up to Christmas
CDS Superstores, owners of The Range and wilko, is excited to announce a significant recruitment drive for its state-of-the-art Distribution Centre in Stowmarket. The newly opened centre [...]
Primark commits to support young people as it marks 50 years in Great Britain
National youth work charity, UK Youth, announces a new partnership with Primark, with the retailer pledging £175,000 to support youth organisations across the country. The funding will [...]
Majestic launches rapid delivery partnership with Just Eat in response to growing demand for convenience
Majestic to launch on Just Eat platform in 177 locations before Christmas Customers can order wines, beers and spirits for delivery in as little as 30 minutes [...]
Gandys announces new London store inspired by travel and purpose-driven design
British brand Gandys is proud to announce the opening of its new store at 66 Neal Street in the vibrant area of Covent Garden in London. This [...]
CDS Superstores announces support for NSPCC’s Letter from Santa initiative
CDS Superstores, owners of The Range and wilko, is proud to announce its support for the NSPCC’s Letter from Santa initiative, building on the momentum from the [...]
British fashion brand White Stuff acquired by TFG London
TFG London, owner of Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight fashion brands, is pleased to announce the acquisition of British fashion and lifestyle retailer, White Stuff. White Stuff [...]
AI Futurist Brian Solis to present Opening Keynote at ISE 2025
Globally acclaimed digital analyst, author, and visionary Brian Solis will take the stage at ISE 2025 on Tuesday 4th February to present the Opening Keynote. Known for [...]
Sainsbury’s to donate over five million meals to families experiencing food poverty
During December, every penny from each pack of the by Sainsbury’s and Free from classic mince pies sold will be donated to Comic Relief This is part of [...]
Denby Pottery partners with ESW to overcome post-Brexit issues and launch DTC in 29 European markets
British heritage brand Denby Pottery has launched direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce capabilities into 29 European markets, in partnership with ESW, ending years of post-Brexit trading challenges. Denby Pottery [...]
Klarna enters £7 billion UK gift card market with launch of Gift Card Store
Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping destination, has partnered with Blackhawk Network (BHN), a leading global branded payments provider, to launch Klarna’s Gift Card [...]
The Cotswold Company expands its omnichannel model with the opening of its 11th showroom
The new showroom, which is strategically located in Marlow – its first in Buckinghamshire, will open before Christmas and create new opportunities to introduce consumers to the [...]
Co-op teams up with Quadient to deliver further parcel locker growth in communities
Co-op has partnered with Quadient to deliver further parcel locker growth and added convenience in its communities, it has revealed today. The partnership to supply Parcel Pending by Quadient [...]
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2024 A1 Buyers Guide
