hmv embarks on a new chapter as it expands into books
Retailer to open over 2,500 sq ft literary space at 363 Oxford Street flagship store playing host to over 4,000 titles with literary events to follow in [...]
Trafford Palazzo expands leisure offering as North’s largest and pinkest roller rink throws doors open
The hotly-anticipated Archie’s Atomic concept at Trafford Palazzo officially opened its doors to the public on 7th November at 10am. The £3m site, which has created over 100 [...]
Research reveals consumers want to shop local this festive season as small business pop-up from Mastercard and Worldpay arrives at Birmingham’s BullringResearch reveals consumers want to shop local this festive season as small business pop-up from Mastercard and Worldpay arrives at Birmingham’s Bullring
Research reveals consumers want to shop local this festive season as small business pop-up from Mastercard and Worldpay arrives at Birmingham’s Bullring
Mastercard research shows 72 percent of Birmingham residents want to shop local this festive season, while 82 percent say small businesses are important to the local economy [...]
Hamleys kicks off the festive season with magical Christmas window unveiling!
Hamleys has officially begun its countdown to Christmas with the unveiling of its highly anticipated Christmas Windows at the world-famous toy shop on Regent Street in London. [...]
The Cotswold Company launches with NEXT as the next step in its omnichannel growth strategy
The Cotswold Company, the digitally-led premium handcrafted furniture and homeware brand, is delighted to launch on www.next.co.uk, extending the brand’s distribution model to now include a third-party retail [...]
The LEGO Group has officially opened its 20th LEGO Store in the UK and its second in the city of Bristol at Cribbs Mall
The LEGO Group has officially opened the doors to its second UK LEGO® Store in Bristol. Located in the Cribbs Mall, the new 178sqm LEGO Store is already [...]
Cornish Bakery ranked in UK’s top 100 fastest growth retail brands
Founder-led Cornish Bakery has been cited as one of the only UK hospitality companies in the 2024 Top 100 Interpath Retail Growth Index. The company has also announced [...]
The Boulevard shines with two new tenants in golden quarter
Two major new brands are setting up shop at Northern Ireland’s premier outlet destination, The Boulevard, following the schemes record breaking sales. Becoming known for many retail [...]
Aesop’s first store in Northern England to open at Redical’s Victoria Leeds
Victoria Leeds, owned and operated by Redical, is proud to announce that Australian-born luxury skin care brand, Aesop, is to unveil its first store in the North of [...]
Millennials will return a quarter of all Black Friday fashion purchases, according to True Fit’s research
Millennials and Gen Z shoppers are expected to be the highest returning demographics when it comes to sending back fashion purchases bought on Black Friday this year, [...]
Beaverbrooks invests £2m in major refurbishment of Braehead store, increasing two and a half times in size
Family-owned national diamond, jewellery and watch retailer, Beaverbrooks, has made its largest investment of this year in its Braehead store, which has increased two and a half [...]
Registration opens for Retail Technology Show 2025, bringing the carnival of retail to ExCeL London
Retail Technology Show (RTS), the flagship event that brings the wonder of retail to life, debuts at its new home, ExCeL London, on 2nd & 3rd April [...]
Salomon opens two stores in the heart of London
Salomon, the modern mountain sports lifestyle brand, is proud to announce the opening of two new brand stores in the heart of London. Located in the biggest [...]
Two Co-op stores launch to serve North East communities of Chopwell and Crawcrook
Co-op launches two stores to serve communities in Chopwell and Crawcrook. Chopwell’s Co-op has re-opened following a seven-week programme of works and improvements to ‘transform’ the store. [...]
Younger shoppers lead the bricks and mortar retail revival, RetailNext data shows
Despite frequent digital-first and social media dependent stereotyping, Gen Z and Millennial shoppers are the most frequent visitors to UK retail stores, helping drive the physical retail [...]
Monica Vinader adds to bricks and mortar portfolio with Edinburgh boutique opening
Monica Vinader, the leading demi-fine jewellery brand known for its quality, craftsmanship and sustainable practices, continues its global brick-and-mortar expansion, announcing the opening of its first Scottish [...]
eBay brings the Nation’s listings to London’s busiest high street
Just in time for Christmas, eBay’s “Listings in Lights” delivers an immersive holiday shopping experience, making it easier than ever to shop pre-loved presents eBay has announced [...]
centre:mk launches the UK’s first Smart City Experience Centre
centre:mk has unveiled a unique store focused on breaking down the barriers to and accelerating the early adoption of digital technology. Situated on Crown Walk, the Smart City [...]
Superdrug and Savers raise staggering £13 million in aid of Marie Curie partnership to support end of life care
Superdrug and sister company Savers are celebrating 11 years of partnership with Marie Curie this year. To say thank you to those involved in donation efforts and [...]
Sportsshoes.com’s outdoor product sales climb 13 percent and 7,000 new customers secured in H1 FY25
SportsShoes.com has achieved a 13 per cent year-on-year increase in outdoor product sales across its UK and international websites for the first six months of its financial year [...]
Dec 2024/Jan 2025 issue
2024 A1 Buyers Guide
