Shoppers buy equivalent of 314 million pints of lager as UK supermarkets cash in on the record-breaking heatwaves and FIFA World Cup
England’s World Cup quarter final brought in the highest share of online FMCG sales this year for rapid delivery (14 percent) as online remains the fastest-growing channel [...]
Mr Fogg’s unveils flagship market tavern in Covent Garden
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Inception Group has officially launched its newest concept, Mr Fogg’s Market Tavern, in Covent Garden’s world-famous Market Building, showcasing the destination’s continued appeal [...]
Hobbycraft exits CVA ahead of schedule as screen-free hobbies and new model-making culture fuel turnaround
Successfully completed CVA ahead of schedule, marking the conclusion of a 13-month restructuring programme All 105 Hobbycraft stores have had new layouts optimising space and the customer [...]
Primark lowers prices across hundreds of favourites
Primark is lowering prices across hundreds of bestselling womenswear, menswear and kidswear styles as part of a new era of ‘Iconic Value’ at the retailer. The new lower [...]
Bensons for Beds returns to Burnley with six-figure investment in new store
The new store, which officially opened on Friday 17th July, represents a six-figure investment from the specialist bed and mattress retailer and has created five new local [...]
Gloucester Quays celebrates strong H1 as footfall rises 10 percent YOY
Peel Retail & Leisure has achieved a record-breaking start to the year for Gloucester Quays, with rising H1 footfall, strong retail and leisure performance, and continued leasing [...]
Roxy Ball Room Old Street has landed in Shoreditch
Roxy Ball Room Old Street is officially open, bringing its unique mix of competitive gaming, great food, top-tier drinks and rock ’n’ indie soundtrack to one of [...]
Nobody’s Child expands store portfolio with new Cambridge boutique
Womenswear retailer, Nobody’s Child, is delighted to announce the opening of its new store in Grand Arcade, Cambridge, in July 2026. The 1,000 sq ft space is [...]
Grid Braehead signs Olympian-backed Swim! for new leisure opening
Entertainment destination GRID Braehead has announced specialist swim operator Swim! will open a new swimming centre at the destination later this year, adding another major family-focused attraction [...]
The Retail Trust joins forces with asset and property manager Estama to boost the health and happiness of its workforce
Image: Chris Brook-Carter, chief executive of the Retail Trust Asset and property manager Estama has started working with retail industry charity the Retail Trust to protect its staff’s wellbeing. [...]
Five new F&B brands to land at Shaftesbury Capital’s Covent Garden
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that a series of new restaurants, bakeries and dessert concepts are set to join the Covent Garden neighbourhood, including a central London first for [...]
Poundland stores close early ahead of England vs Argentina match
All Poundland stores to close by 7pm today ahead of match in Atlanta, Georgia All Poundland stores across England will close today (Wednesday 15th July) by 7pm to [...]
Consumer confidence stabilises and spending grows 1.9 percent in June, as pubs enjoy a World Cup boost
Non-essential spending grew 1.7 percent while growth in essential spend reached its highest point since April 2025 Pubs enjoyed their busiest day of the year when England [...]
Supermarket transforms store in support of Jude Bellingham as England fever sweeps the nation
A supermarket in Stourbridge has transformed its store signage from ‘Iceland’ to ‘England’. The Iceland Foods store at Ryemarket Shopping Centre has temporarily changed its fascia in a show of support for [...]
Rituals launches unique retail transformation: 1,500 boutiques renewed in 30 working days
Rituals Cosmetics will start one of Europe’s largest retail transformations in August, renewing 1,500 boutiques across 30 countries with an investment of €40 million. Unique to this [...]
M&S unveils new Oxford Street flagship
Transformed four floor, flagship shopping destination revealed Upper floors of Menswear, Kidswear, Lingerie and Home now open to customers, delivering trusted value, exceptional quality and style New [...]
Source Fashion closes strongest edition yet as global growth drives new opportunities for British manufacturing
Source Fashion concluded its strongest edition to date last week, bringing three days of international sourcing, collaboration and industry debate at Excel London to a close. Following [...]
lululemon and Trafford Centre serve up experiential retail with pop-up padel activation
lululemon has partnered with Trafford Centre to launch a premium pop-up padel court to celebrate the opening of its significantly larger new store at the centre. Driving [...]
Immersive ocean experience set to make a splash at Grand Arcade
This summer, Grand Arcade in Cambridge is partnering with the University Museum of Zoology to deliver an immersive, ocean-themed art exhibition for visitors. ‘Grand Depths’, which will run from [...]
New Look’s largest-ever concept store opens at Metrocentre with exclusive opening-day rewards and experiences
• New Look opens its largest-ever concept store at Metrocentre, marking the next chapter in its 20-year presence at the destination • Opening day celebrations include goody [...]
June 2026 issue
2026 A1 Buyers Guide
