MINISO opens at Merry Hill
Merry Hill, one of the top 10 UK’s super-regional centres, has welcomed the arrival of innovative lifestyle retailer MINISO. The opening follows a continued desire to attract in-demand retailers, under [...]
Card spending returns to growth in May, as consumer confidence begins to show signs of recovery
Confidence in the UK, European and global economies all climbed, and concerns about rising energy, fuel and food prices began to ease Both essential and non-essential spending [...]
Chris Kamara MBE opens Marie Curie superstore in Bradford
Football legend and Marie Curie ambassador, Chris Kamara MBE, officially opened the first ever retail superstore for Marie Curie in Bradford last week. Known for his vibrant personality and having been awarded an MBE [...]
SportsShoes.com celebrates “runaway success” of London flagship pop-up store with more than 29,000 visitors and 30 events delivered
Online running shoes, running clothing and outdoor gear retailer SportsShoes.com has hailed its flagship House of SportsShoes pop-up store on Shoreditch High Street, London, a “runaway success”. The [...]
Sephora UK declares a ‘Sephora Summer’ as it reveals opening dates for four new stores
Global beauty powerhouse has unveiled opening dates for its first-ever Scottish stores, as well as two brand-new boutiques in Central London For Scots beauty fans, St James [...]
Oliver Bonas makes its mark at Lakeside Shopping Centre
Lakeside, owned and operated by SGS UK Retail, has announced that independent British lifestyle brand, Oliver Bonas, has signed to the destination. Set to open this summer, [...]
Community groups invited to apply to Co-op’s Local Community Fund for share of £3.5m fund
Applications now open for Co-op’s Local Community Fund, local charities and community groups invited to apply for share of £3.5 Million fund. Co-op has a presence in [...]
Dalton Park strengthens womenswear offer with arrival of Hobbs, Phase Eight and Whistles
Dalton Park, the North East outlet shopping destination, is set to welcome TFG London on 11th June, bringing three of the UK’s leading womenswear brands, Hobbs, Phase Eight [...]
Spring fashion and cross-shopping trends drive standout performance at Eldon Square
New data from Eldon Square has revealed strong engagement with fashion and lifestyle shopping categories this spring, with April total centre sales rising +4.5 percent year-on-year (+1.3 [...]
The Perfume Shop celebrates £2 million raised for Alzheimer’s Research UK
The Perfume Shop is celebrating raising £2 million for Alzheimer’s Research UK, marking a major milestone in its long-standing partnership with the charity. The achievement reflects years of [...]
Lindt hits the sweet spot at centre:mk
centre:mk, one of the UK’s top 10 prime regional destinations, has announced that Lindt, the Swiss chocolatier, has signed to open its latest concept store in the heart of Milton Keynes. The 1,670 [...]
Dreams partners with Mind and SAMH to help improve sleep and mental wellbeing across the UK
New three-year partnership to help more people access mental health support and understand the role of sleep for wellbeing As part of this partnership, Dreams commits to donating £150,000, with ambitions to raise much more [...]
AO becomes the first retailer globally to exceed one million Trustpilot reviews with a 4.9/5 rating
AO World ("AO") has announced that it has exceeded one million reviews on Trustpilot whilst maintaining its exceptional 4.9 rating - the first retailer in the world [...]
SDEA elects first female President in its 79-year history
The Shop & Display Equipment Association (SDEA) has elected Claire White of Antalis as President, the first woman to hold the role since the Association was founded [...]
Artists unveil exclusive plate designs for Russell Hobbs and Action Against Hunger partnership
Russell Hobbs has announced the chosen artists for its global charity partnership with Action Against Hunger, unveiling exclusive limited-edition designs for the campaign. Russell Hobbs’ Plates for Change [...]
Lotus sells The Boulevard and The Junction retail schemes
Two of Northern Ireland’s most iconic retail schemes have been sold to the Frasers Group for an undisclosed sum, 10 years after local property business, the Lotus [...]
Style Suite AI concept debuts at Meadowhall
Meadowhall has announced that Style Suite, a brand-new personal shopper tool, has launched its debut physical location at the centre, creating a new milestone in AI-driven personalisation within physical retail environments. Style [...]
Pasta Evangelists announces three new restaurant openings across London and Winchester this summer
Pasta Evangelists, the artisan pasta brand, is expanding its restaurant portfolio with three new openings this summer. The brand is bringing its signature freshly made pasta and [...]
The Costa Foundation funds first UK projects with £50,000 investment in young people facing barriers to employment
Two SEND schools in Hampshire and Kent become the first UK recipients of Costa Foundation funding The Costa Foundation, Costa Coffee’s global charity partner, is investing £50,000 [...]
Chinatown London welcomes trio of F&B additions
Shaftesbury Capital has announced the signing of Chinese tea brand HEYTEA at Chinatown London, alongside the recent openings of Arôme Bakery and Kawan by Uncle Roger. Set to launch in the [...]
May 2026 issue
2026 A1 Buyers Guide
