DPD opens new purpose-built distribution centre in County Durham
The UK premium parcel delivery company, DPD, has opened a new 63,000 sq ft distribution centre (DC) at Forrest Park, near Darlington, County Durham. Part of a [...]
The Perfume Shop launches ‘Let Love Last’ Christmas campaign
The Perfume Shop has launched its new Christmas campaign, ‘Let Love Last’, celebrating the emotional connection between perfume, memories and the people we love.] The full advert [...]
Disney Store expands UK retail footprint with first UK outlet at Cheshire Oaks
“Disney Store Pop Up” will open at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Cheshire Oaks this autumn New store will combine discounted products, multibuy promotions, special offers and a selection of new and seasonal [...]
Lane7 opens in prime Meadowhall location
The new venue will double Lane7’s footprint across Sheffield and strengthen its position in the competitive socialising market. Lane7 Group, the competitive socialising operator, has opened a prominent location [...]
ONLY signs for London debut at Outlet Shopping at The O2 amongst series of tenant investments
Outlet Shopping at The O2 has announced a series of retail investments across the scheme. This flurry of activity is led by the signing of international fashion [...]
A major new ‘Beatles Story’ experience to be delivered in St Johns Liverpool
Apple Corps Ltd, Liverpool City Council and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority have announced plans to deliver a new 100,000 sq ft immersive tourist experience “The Beatles [...]
National retailer continues tradition of giving colleagues Boxing Day off to spend time with loved ones
Family-owned diamond, jewellery and watch retailer, The Beaverbrooks Group, has announced it will continue its longstanding tradition of not opening its 82 stores across the UK on [...]
Primark enters Qatar with new Doha store opening in partnership with Alshaya
Primark has officially opened its doors in Doha Festival City in Qatar, marking the retailer’s first store in the country and its 21st market globally. In partnership with [...]
Employers say they’re ready for the Employment Rights Act, but improving rotas will be key to compliance
Ahead of the next wave of regulation coming into force under the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA), new research from AI workforce management platform, Quinyx shows a [...]
ALO makes its debut in Germany with first Berlin flagship
The opening marks a new chapter in ALO’s European expansion, bringing the brand’s signature blend of movement, wellness and community to Germany. ALO, the fashion and lifestyle [...]
No tricks, just treats as Halloween spending forecast to top £700m
72 percent of Halloween shoppers wanted healthier food and drink options alongside traditional sweet treats Social media set to cast its spell on Halloween shopping, with 73 [...]
Gromit Unleashed to open its biggest shop yet, bringing a cracking new experience to Bristol
Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal, the dedicated charity for Bristol Children’s Hospital has announced that a brand-new Gromit Unleashed Shop will open at Cribbs Mall. The new [...]
IKEA invests £31.5 million to make UK fulfilment more efficient and reduce packaging waste
New packaging technology in IKEA’s Peterborough distribution centre will cut material usage by up to 30 percent, while online orders for northern and Scottish customers are now [...]
Crew Clothing announces new store opening at Westfield London
Premium British lifestyle brand Crew Clothing is delighted to announce the opening of its new store at Westfield London, bringing its timeless British style to one of [...]
Co-op and Police double retail crime cases solved with new reporting system
Retail crime cases solved almost doubles with more offenders facing justice, Co-op reveals, following trial of new reporting system with Devon and Cornwall Police. The development comes as [...]
New wave of F&B operators joining Shaftesbury Capital’s Covent Garden
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that a wave of new hospitality brands are arriving in Covent Garden, including a second West End site for contemporary Chinese restaurant Noodle & [...]
103kcr: A new sustainable hub set to open in King’s Cross
HOL Group is delighted to announce it is opening a new independent showroom and sustainability hub for the retail industry. Bringing their brands together under one roof [...]
Corner shops raise £10bn for National Lottery Good Causes
Money raised through independent retailers selling National Lottery tickets reaches record milestone Actor and presenter Joanna Page, Olympian boxer Nicola Adams and Olympian skeleton racer Matt Weston [...]
B&Q expands fast fulfilment options with nationwide Deliveroo expansion and launch of TradePoint Express for trade customers
B&Q is strengthening its on-demand delivery offer with the launch of TradePoint Express, a new same-day delivery service exclusively for trade customers, as well as the expansion [...]
Lakeside announces 50,000 sq ft Club de Padel signing
Lakeside, the UK’s sixth-ranked out-of-town super-regional destination owned and operated by SGS UK Retail, has announced the signing of urban padel and lifestyle brand, Club de Padel, for its [...]
October 2026 issue
2026 A1 Buyers Guide
