Primark’s first mobile app launches in the UK
The retailer’s new app brings the Primark experience directly into the hands of UK customers for the first time, following launches in Ireland and Italy. The new [...]
Sainsbury’s Nectar360 partners with Uber and Uber Eats to bring Nectar loyalty to customers
From today, Nectar members can now turn their points into Uber rides or Uber Eats orders – a first for Nectar and for Uber Customers can swap Nectar [...]
Marella opens first London store in Marylebone
Marella, the contemporary Italian fashion brand owned by the Max Mara Fashion Group, will open its first London store in Marylebone this spring, marking a key milestone [...]
Covent Garden’s Market Building gets a new signature scent as INITIO Parfums Privés opens first standalone store
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that INITIO Parfums Privés has opened in Covent Garden, marking the brand’s first standalone store and cementing Covent Garden’s status as a leading destination [...]
Pennies marks 10-year partnership with Retail Technology Show as Gold Charity Partner for 2026
Pennies, the charity and trusted leader in micro-donations, marks a 10-year partnership with Retail Technology Show More than £65 million raised through 275 million micro-donations since the partnership began Pennies CEO Alison Hutchinson CBE to [...]
Sports Direct opens 31,000 sq ft store in Kingston Upon Thames as London expansion continues
The new Kingston upon Thames Sports Direct store marks continued expansion and progress against Frasers Group’s Elevation Strategy. The 31,000 sq ft, two floor store, brings together global [...]
Vagabond Wines brings largest flagship venue to Soho
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that self-pour wine bar, Vagabond Wines, is set to openits largest flagship venue to date, in the heart of Soho at 14 – 16 Ganton Street, also marking the brand’s West End debut. Vagabond, [...]
88 percent of retailers have seen colleagues quit over customer abuse
New research shows the impact of rising crime and abuse on retail colleagues, with young shoppers aged 18-24 the most likely to offend Nearly nine in ten [...]
Landmark agreement signed to deliver Metro Riverside
Public-private partnership to deliver Metro Riverside, with 4,500 new homes, improved transport infrastructure and vibrant leisure opportunities 5,000 new jobs to be created Re-imagined Metrocentre at the [...]
Asda backs growing UK ‘Easter Eve’ trend with free carrot giveaway
Asda is handing out free loose carrots for the Easter Bunny across its stores on Good Friday (3rd April) as research shows family tradition is gaining momentum in [...]
Edikted launches European debut on Carnaby Street as Subdued invests in upsized store
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that US fashion brand Edikted, has opened its flagship at 52-55 Carnaby Street, marking the brand’s first standalone store in Europe. The news comes as Italian fashion brand Subdued commits to [...]
Google data reveals 2026 Easter trends driven by bespoke gifting, digital kitchens, and high-end indulgence
New search data from Google and YouTube has revealed a fundamental shift in how British consumers are approaching Easter 2026. As the long weekend approaches, the UK [...]
Primark launches adaptive swimwear range in partnership with Victoria Jenkins
Primark’s new adaptive clothing collection now features the high street’s first swimwear developed around the needs of disabled people or those experiencing temporary disability Adaptive clothing designer [...]
Redical welcomes two Yorkshire debuts to Victoria Leeds
Victoria Leeds, owned and operated by Redical, has announced the signing of premium blank clothing retailer, AS Colour, to the destination in what will be the brand’s Yorkshire debut. [...]
Costa Coffee reaches 400 UK drive-thrus as format continues to drive growth
Costa Coffee has reached a major milestone in its UK property strategy, opening its 400th drive-thru store as the format continues to play a key role in the evolution of its retail [...]
Co-op and EG On The Move ‘drive forward’ growth with new Essex roadside service station and grocery convenience launch
EG On The Move and Co-op ‘drive forward’ their successful forecourt and convenience food franchise collaboration with a new site launching in Essex, creating a fuel and [...]
The 2026 Retail VM & Display Awards celebrates the best of retail design
The 2026 Retail VM & Display Awards proved to be an amazing spectacle at the Royal Lancaster Hotel London on 5th March, with well over 1,600 entries [...]
Retailers urge more businesses to join collective to raise awareness of prostate cancer
Five UK retailers have partnered with Prostate Cancer UK to raise awareness of prostate cancer among men The ‘Retail Together’ campaign aims to reach one million men in [...]
Primark anchor store opens in Ashley Centre
CBRE Investment Management has announced that Primark has opened at Ashley Centre, becoming the scheme’s new anchor and marking a significant milestone for the centre since completing [...]
Easter sales forecast to rise 14 percent as shoppers balance value with higher spend
Easter is set for a stronger performance in 2026 according to the latest insights from retail and shopper marketing agency, Savvy. Carried out across a representative sample of [...]
March 2026 issue
2026 A1 Buyers Guide
