Shoppers spoiled their pets this Black Friday as AOV jumped 56 percent and revenue up 44 percent
Average order value rose 5.8 percent to £121.63, with shoppers putting more into each basket. Pet and Equine was the standout, with average revenue per domain up [...]
Padella to make West End debut in Shaftesbury Capital’s Soho
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Italian restaurant, Padella, has signed at the heart of Soho at 2 Kingly Street, a milestone moment for the brand as its first in the [...]
Real Food Market and Network Rail to deliver festive markets across the capital at King’s Cross and London Bridge stations
Network Rail is partnering with Real Food Market to bring seasonal cheer to two of London’s busiest stations, creating curated Christmas markets designed to enhance the passenger [...]
Landsec and the Retail Trust unite to tackle abuse towards retail workers ahead of the busy shopping season
Partnership launches ahead of the peak shopping season to support retail workers across Landsec’s destinations Research shows growing intimidation and aggression towards retail workers, with one in [...]
Majestic gives out £45,000 in early Christmas presents to local charities as part of its 45th birthday celebrations
Wine retailer Majestic awards £45,000-worth of grants to dozens of small, regional causes, all of which were nominated by its colleagues Funding from The Majestic Charitable Foundation [...]
Highcross Leicester gets beauty boost with opening of Superdrug
Highcross Leicester has announced the opening of beauty retailer Superdrug, signalling continued brand confidence in the destination following a flurry of new additions in recent months. Together, these [...]
Primark steps up sustainability progress as it scales up switch to preferred materials and circular design
Scaling switch to preferred materials: 74 percent of clothes now made from recycled or more sustainably sourced fibres, up from 66 percent last year. Progress on its [...]
Highcross delivers Christmas cheer as LOROS families enjoy an exclusive preview of Leicester’s Sweetest Show
Highcross Leicester kicked off the festive season in heartwarming style this weekend by welcoming families supported by local charity, LOROS Hospice, to an exclusive first performance of its brand-new [...]
Sweaty Betty announces new store opening at Liverpool Street station
Sweaty Betty, the iconic British activewear and lifestyle brand, is opening a new store in Liverpool Street station, next to Oliver Bonas. The 897 sq ft shop [...]
Registrations now open for Retail Technology Show 2026!
RTS returns with a new disco theme, bringing the funk, flair and future of retail to life, on 22nd & 23rd April 2026 at London’s ExCeL Retailers [...]
UK shoppers set to spend £10.2 billion in the Black Friday sales
43 percent plan to shop in the Black Friday sales, spending £430 each on average 68 percent of UK adults are sceptical about the true value of [...]
Clarks returns to Tottenham Court Road with its most modern retail experience yet
Clarks, the iconic British footwear brand, has returned to Tottenham Court Road with a larger, reimagined store that reflects it’s ongoing evolution and commitment to delivering best-in-class [...]
Co-op commits to £70m to create 7,000 apprenticeships by 2030 through its Levy Share – tackling skills shortages and boosting social mobility
Co-op’s Levy Share has already unlocked £40m for training; new £70m commitment comes as apprenticeship starts have fallen 31 percent since 2017 and apprenticeships now contribute £25bn [...]
Liverpool ONE secures debut duo for football fans
Landsec has announced a duo of football-focused concepts are to open at Liverpool ONE. Crossbar, a new kind of football experience, and premium sports retailer, Pro:Direct Soccer, will be making [...]
Mayor of London and TfL set out bold proposals to deliver pedestrianisation along Oxford Street
Eight-week consultation until 1th6 January 2026 allows those visiting, living and working in this iconic location to shape the future of Oxford Street Carefully modelled proposal would [...]
Bijoux de Mimi returns to the King’s Road as Sloane Stanley unveils festive line-up of art and dining pop-ups
The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced that a series of art and F&B pop-ups, all covering nearly 10,000 sq ft, will be arriving at the estate between now and [...]
SGS UK Retail sells Braehead Shopping Centre to Frasers Group
SGS UK Retail has sold the 1.1 million sq ft Braehead Shopping Centre to Frasers Group in a landmark deal. Alongside Braehead, SGS UK Retail owns Lakeside Shopping [...]
AI is changing holiday shopping as we know it
62 percent of global shoppers now use AI chatbots as part of the shopping experience, with 57 percent of Brits using ChatGPT for product searches With the [...]
Rituals unveils the UK’s first Mind Oasis on London’s Oxford Street
Launched on 20th November 2025, The Mind Oasis, a first-of-its-kind wellness sanctuary, blends cutting-edge, science-backed relaxation treatments with immersive sensory design, offering a new kind of luxury: [...]
The O2 scores UK first with Guinness World Records opening
The O2 has announced that Guinness World Records will be opening its first permanent entertainment venue in the UK at the London destination. Set to launch in late 2026, the [...]
November 2025 issue
2025 A1 Buyers Guide
