Hyve Group announce Autumn Fair and Glee to co-locate for 2026
Hyve Group have announced the exciting co-location of Autumn Fair and Glee at the NEC Birmingham. Autumn Fair will take place 6th – 9th September 2026 and [...]
Valentine’s Day 2025 trends: Consumers shift from traditional lingerie to practical and creative gifting
Less traditional gifting sectors seeing surge as DIY grows 329 percent Sales of lingerie dropped 40 percent Arts and crafts AOV up 36 percent as Brits get [...]
Dolce&Gabbana opens world-first beauty boutique in Covent Garden
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Italian luxury and lifestyle brand Dolce&Gabbana has opened a first-of-its-kind combined beauty and accessories store in Covent Garden. Situated in the historic Market Building, [...]
The 2025 Creative Retail Awards open for entries
The Creative Retail Awards are back for 2025, bringing even more excitement, innovation, and industry recognition! Following a highly successful sell-out 2024 event, this year's Awards continue [...]
Landsec secures planning permission for transformative retail investment in Cardiff
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
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 researchDespite ubiquitous ‘members only’ pricing driving discount fatigue, 28 percent of shoppers will only shop with retailers offering loyalty pricing perks, finds RTS research
Despite ubiquitous ‘members only’ pricing driving discount fatigue, 28 percent of shoppers will only shop with retailers offering loyalty pricing perks, finds RTS research
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, [...]
ProCook opens new store at centre:mk, Milton Keynes
ProCook is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest store at centre:mk, Milton Keynes. Set to open on Friday 21st February on Silbury Arcade, the new 2,760 [...]
DesignLSM unveils its brand evolution as DLSM Studio
In a defining moment for the renowned interior design agency, DesignLSM proudly unveils its brand evolution as DLSM Studio. This transformation reflects a new generation, as Holly [...]
Westfield London unveils new Sensory Room to champion inclusivity
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
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
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 [...]
Another successful Surface Design Show
This year’s Surface Design Show has now come to a close, with 180 exhibitors welcoming leading architectural and design practices it was an unmissable event, with visitors [...]
Braehead Shopping Centre welcomes Scotland’s first Nomination concept store
Braehead Shopping Centre, owned by SGS Group, is delighted to announce the arrival of Scotland’s first ever Nomination concept store, operated by jewellery retailer Argento. Opening this [...]
Dalton Park Outlet diversifies its customer offering with latest opening, Hays Travel
This month, Dalton Park, the shopping and leisure outlet in the North East, will open the doors to its latest commercial agreement with, Hays Travel, the UK’s [...]
Retail magnate and entrepreneur, Theo Paphitis, is confirmed to headline at the Retail Technology Show 2025
Serial entrepreneur, retail magnate and former Dragon’s Den star, Theo Paphitis, is confirmed to headline at the 2025 Retail Technology Show (RTS), the leading event that connects [...]
Sloane Street transformation complete
Sloane Street today marks the completion of a grand transformation that further reinforces its position as one of the world’s leading luxury destinations. The most significant streetscape [...]
Breitling lands city debut at Liverpool ONE
Liverpool ONE has announced that luxury Swiss watchmaker, Breitling, has made its city debut at Liverpool ONE, launching in a showcase space alongside Paradise Street’s line-up of flagship stores [...]
Stradivarius signs at Metrocentre with 10,000 sq ft regional debut
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
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 [...]
February 2025 issue
2024 A1 Buyers Guide
