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 [...]
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 [...]
Liverpool ONE prepares to welcome Japanese fashion giant, UNIQLO, to the city for the first time
Grosvenor has announced that UNIQLO, the internationally acclaimed fashion brand, is to make its city debut at Liverpool ONE, taking a significant 25,000 sq ft of space. [...]
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 [...]
Dec 2024/Jan 2025 issue
2024 A1 Buyers Guide
