Maki & Ramen noodles its way into The O2 for first London opening
The O2 has announced the opening of Japanese hospitality concept, Maki & Ramen. This marks the operator’s first London opening amidst a growing demand for Japanese cuisine in [...]
Sephora UK signs for first West End location and new store concept on Carnaby Street
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Sephora UK will launch its first West End store later this year, under a new ‘boutique’ format, at world-famous shopping destination, Carnaby Street. The new store, [...]
How retailers can stay ahead in a shifting market
By Karoline Nader-Gräff, Expansion & Development Director at Ingka Centres Retail is shifting at extraordinary speed. People expect physical destinations to offer more than shopping, they look [...]
Alfred Works in Digbeth now open
Birmingham’s newest food hall opens in Digbeth, featuring 15 independent kitchens, social gaming zones and a cultural events programme Alfred Works, the new 17,500 sq ft food [...]
THG Studios fuses AI-Driven Catwalk with live social commerce
THG Studios, the award-winning creative marketing agency, has announced a significant enhancement to its upcoming World’s First AI-Driven Immersive, Shoppable Catwalk. Celebrating the return of iconic fashion brand Topshop [...]
lululemon announces 100th store opening in EMEA
lululemon has announced the upcoming opening of the 100th lululemon store in its Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) market, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s [...]
Pro:Direct Sport unveils world-first PD:FC concept store in Manchester
Pro:Direct Sport has opened its world-first PD:FC concept store in Manchester, marking the launch of a new flagship retail format for the football specialist. The two-floor, 9,180 sq [...]
The cold chain can’t keep up – smart packaging needs real‑time intelligence
By Ben Ings, Chief Operating Officer at Invisible Systems Recent warnings from the Cold Chain Federation that severe disruption could threaten UK food security and waste billions [...]
Surface Design Show 2026 attracts 6,000+ visitors as ‘Material Evolution’ drives innovation
From 3rd – 5th February over 6,000 visitors flocked to London's Business Design Centre where over 180 exhibitors showcased the best in surface and material innovation. An [...]
The Cut & Craft raises the steaks as it gets set to open brand-new dining space and elegant lounge bar in Victoria Leeds
Victoria Leeds, owned and operated by Redical, has announced that premium British steak restaurant, The Cut & Craft, is expanding its existing site in Leeds, to create an adjoining [...]
MATIERE PREMIERE opens UK debut in Covent Garden
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that French luxury fragrance house MATIERE PREMIERE has opened its first UK store at 31 King Street, Covent Garden, marking a significant milestone in the [...]
Modern Milkman launches Collections Service for toys and electrical waste
Modern Milkman, the sustainable doorstep delivery service, has launched a Collections Service. Designed to solve an ever-growing household problem of what to do with the toys, cables [...]
Eldon Square set to welcome Oseyo’s largest Asian supermarket to date
Eldon Square, Newcastle’s premier shopping and leisure destination, today announces that Oseyo, the largest Asian supermarket retailer in the UK, is set to open a new store at [...]
Lloyds opens immersive Firehorse Lunar New Year experience
To celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse, Lloyds has opened the doors to a one-of-a-kind pop-up experience on Greek Street, London, named ‘Year of the [...]
Early week surge drives Valentine’s e-commerce uplift as shoppers prioritise speed and weekend delivery
Order volumes peaked on Sunday 8th February (+102.5 percent YOY) and Monday 9th February (+76.3 percent YOY) ahead of Valentine’s Day Weekend delivery (+43.9 percent) and Next [...]
From markdown to margin: Rebalancing inventory after January sales
By Abdelkader Keddari, VP Strategic Solutions at Fluent Commerce Even though the January sales have come and gone, many retailers are still wrestling with significant volumes of [...]
Knoops signs at centre:mk for regional debut
centre:mk in Milton Keynes has announced the signing of chocolate drinks brand, Knoops, known for its expertly crafted, customisable chocolate drinks. Knoops delivers a premium, personalised experience [...]
Woods Furniture to join Castlepoint as shopping park celebrates a bumper 2025
Family-owned furniture business Woods Furniture is the latest brand to join the line-up at Castlepoint following an exceptional year for the leading South Coast destination. Established in [...]
Mitie secures five-year extension of Co-op partnership
Mitie has extended its security partnership with the Co-op for a further five years, providing security and maintenance services to more than 2,300 stores, plus Co-op’s 800 [...]
Tapi Carpets & Floors opens in Walton on Thames
Tapi Carpets & Floors are delighted to announce their latest store grand opening in Walton on Thames. Tapi was born in 2015 by a handful of flooring industry [...]
February 2026 issue
2025 A1 Buyers Guide
