Another ‘Hiit’ for Victoria Leeds with launch of ALO
Victoria Leeds, owned and operated by Redical, has welcomed premium fashion lifestyle brand, ALO, to the destination for its second UK location outside of the capital. Opening within a [...]
B&Q announces new trade-exclusive store concept for TradePoint brand
B&Q TradePoint, the home improvement retailer’s trade brand, has announced the launch of a new standalone TradePoint concept with the opening of the first store in Barking [...]
Retail leaders from Currys, Frasers Group, the BRC, Harrods, Aroma Zone and Holland & Barrett to join all-star speaker line up at RTS 2026
Retail leaders, c-suite powerhouses and challenger brands are set to join the all-star speaker line up at Retail Technology Show (RTS), the leading event connecting retail’s changemakers with tech [...]
Brits call for more small businesses on the high street as major small business grant winners revealed
The findings come as VistaPrint announces the 6 winners of its Realising the Remarkable grant programme with Enterprise Nation, worth a total of £30,000 Data reveals 85 [...]
Landsec welcomes Third Space to O2 Centre, North London
Landsec has announced that Third Space, the collection of luxury health clubs, will open at The O2 Centre on Finchley Road in 2027, transforming its fitness and wellness [...]
How retailers can use music to increase footfall, dwell time, and brand loyalty this January
By China L’One, Gounder of We Run The World, a UK-based, Black-owned, all-female DJ agency January is often a quieter trading period, but it is also one [...]
Merry Hill delivers record sales and footfall following 300,000 sq ft of deals and £20m investment
Merry Hill has announced record performance for 2025, with a rise in sales of 4.3 percent year-on-year, while footfall surged by 5 percent, reinforcing the centre’s position [...]
Blend Family announces new food hall destination at Victoria Centre, Nottingham
Blend Family, the creative collective behind some of the UK’s most progressive food halls, has announced plans for a new site at Victoria Centre, Nottingham. Located within [...]
Inditex’s Stradivarius and Pull&Bear join Zara and Bershka at Meadowhall
Meadowhall has announced that global fashion group, Inditex, has signed to bring both Stradivarius and Pull&Bear to the centre. Joining the existing Bershka and Zara stores, the [...]
Touchwood records strong trading for 2025
Solihull scheme sees increased footfall and occupier demand, operating at close to 100 percent occupancy throughout the year Touchwood, the West Midlands’ retail and leisure destination, saw [...]
Brits have billions of pounds worth of old tech sitting unused at home
Apathy is costing the average person around £250, with around 1 in 3 people admitting they rarely or never think about trading-in unused devices musicMagpie has teamed [...]
Darjeeling Express steams ahead to new upsized location in Shaftesbury Capital’s portfolio
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that the pioneering Indian restaurant, Darjeeling Express, will relocate within the West End landlord’s portfolio, moving into a larger unit at 38-40 Rupert Street, in [...]
Co-op launches first new store of 2026 in Oxfordshire community of Willowbrook Park, Didcot
Co-op has launched its first new store of 2026 in the new community neighbourhood of Willowbrook Park, Didcot. The purpose-built brand new convenience store has created 11 [...]
Why strong Christmas footfall makes Returnuary a critical moment for UK retailers
By Michelle Kelly, Retail Expert at 8x8 The end of the year has always been a defining period for retail, but what happens after the festive rush [...]
The Mob Museum partners with Day One Group to unveil retail experience at Harry Reid International Airport
Travellers passing through Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport can now get a taste of The Mob Museum experience before they leave the terminal. This winter, The [...]
ISE 2026 content programme: Pioneering a new era of immersive learning and discovery
ISE 2026 is set to redefine industry learning. Its dynamic content programme brings together visionaries, innovators, and thought leaders for an unparalleled showcase of technology, creativity, and [...]
Shaftesbury Capital introduces Ron Dorff UK flagship to Soho
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Ron Dorff, the French-Swedish menswear brand, will be launching a new UK flagship store in Soho, at 32 Berwick Street. The premium lifestyle brand will be showcasing its [...]
Specsavers relocates to new high-tech site on Tottenham Court Road following £1.2m investment
Specsavers’ flagship store in Tottenham Court Road has opened the doors to its new premises, bringing more life-enhancing technology to customers. Located in the heart of the West [...]
The Perfume Shop sold over 63,000 bottles of perfume a day during Christmas period in 2025
The Perfume Shop has reported a good festive trading period for 2025, selling over 1.58 million bottles of perfume between 30th November and 24th December (+6 percent [...]
Should the UK take New York’s lead and make panic buttons for retail workers mandatory?
As attacks on retail workers rise across the UK, New York’s decision to mandate panic buttons for frontline staff prompts Alex Jay, CEO of Little Green Button, to [...]
Dec 2025/Jan 2026 issue
2025 A1 Buyers Guide
