Currys expands accessibility trial to London Stores
Currys continues trial of ‘WelcoMe’ accessibility tool, designed to make in-store shopping easier for customers with disabilities, in 20 London stores. Customers register their specific requirements prior to [...]
Retail sales come home as football fever boosts revenue by 35 percent
New data from eCommerce provider Visualsoft shows just how big the influence of Euro 2024 and football fever has been on the nation’s spending. When looking at sales in [...]
Alo Yoga unveils flagship store on London’s iconic Regent Street
Alo Yoga, the premier fashion and lifestyle brand specialising in luxury activewear inspired by mind-body wellness, proudly announces the opening of its flagship store on London’s historic [...]
Hollywood Bowl Group strikes a deal with Lotus Property
Hollywood Bowl Group is headed for its second location in Northern Ireland as part of a £9m redevelopment of designer outlet, The Boulevard. Landlord Lotus Property submitted [...]
Decathlon and Mayor’s Fund for London launch pilot sports libraries for youth in London
Decathlon UK, in collaboration with the Mayor's Fund for London charity, is proud to announce the launch of the pilot Activity Libraries project. This initiative aims to bring sports and [...]
Four new Co-op stores launched last week
Four new Co-op convenience stores launched at the end of last week, three new Co-op operated sites and a franchise store which forms part of the agreement [...]
WHSmith to launch Truly Nuts nationwide
Truly Nuts!®, a White Lin Foods Company, has announced a strategic partnership that will see the rollout of its world-first flavoured Brazil nut snacks and its flavoured [...]
Axel Arigato opens flagship store in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Axel Arigato, the global Swedish footwear brand, has opened its flagship store at 21-23 Earlham Street in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood. Located [...]
Primark freezes prices on hundreds of kids’ essentials this year
Primark is freezing prices on hundreds of much-loved kids’ clothing essentials this year, meaning families can continue to shop their Back to School buys at the same [...]
Billingshurst sees launch of Platts Corner Services and new Co-op store
A new service station and Co-op store launches at Platts Roundabout, Billingshurst, forming part of a new franchise agreement between the convenience retailer and the petrol forecourt business, EG On The [...]
Hamleys continues with third Italian store in 12 months
Hot on the heels of successful openings in Milan and Rome, Hamleys, the world’s finest toy store continues to drive its Italian expansion with the opening of its [...]
Trafford Centre announces Hobbs set to open in 2024
British womenswear brand Hobbs, known for its high quality ready-to-wear and occasion-wear collections, is set to open at Trafford Centre this autumn. The new 4,000 square foot [...]
Working with content creators during a digital disconnect
Influencer marketing is a tried and tested technique used by retailers of all sizes, helping to get their brands and products in front of a specific target [...]
Momentum Property Management team supports White Lion Walk’s pop-up project
North West property services company, The Momentum Group, has supported real estate company, Redevco, with the instalment of three new pop-up tenants at White Lion Walk in [...]
Drive Lounge starts its engines at Norwich’s Castle Quarter
Castle Quarter – Norwich’s social, leisure and lifestyle destination – has secured motorsports gaming concept Drive Lounge for its first location within a city centre scheme. The [...]
Grosvenor flies the flag with two official Team GB Olympic Fanzones
Grosvenor Square in Mayfair and Chavasse Park at retail and entertainment destination Liverpool ONE have launched two of the UK’s ten official Team GB Fanzones. Getting into [...]
Popeyes introduced to Waterloo Station in a first for Network Rail’s retail portfolio
Network Rail has welcomed the opening of Louisiana chicken restaurant Popeyes at Waterloo station, marking Popeyes first foray into travel retail. Comprising over 1,820 sq ft of [...]
Third Space collaborates with Sloane Stanley for next London location
The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced that luxury health club, Third Space, has signed for a new location on Mallord Street as the brand continues to expand its presence across [...]
Back-to-school spending to set UK parents back £2.3 billion
The average back-to-school spend has now reached £452.40 per child 61 percent of parents are worried about the financial burden of back to school 29 percent will [...]
InPost celebrates major milestone with 100th One Stop Parcel Locker location
InPost, the out-of-home delivery and parcel locker company, is celebrating the installation of its 100th One Stop parcel locker, marking yet another significant milestone as it expands its [...]
February 2025 issue
2024 A1 Buyers Guide
