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 [...]
Clarks focuses an athleisure growth with new product launches and category expansion
Clarks, the globally renowned British footwear brand, is accelerating its expansion into performance walking footwear, broadening its athleisure portfolio following strong growth across its Pace and Solevana [...]
Iceland Foods launches first-ever customer-led colleague award
Iceland Foods has launched its first ever Customers’ Choice Award, a new initiative that puts customers at the heart of recognising and celebrating outstanding colleagues across the [...]
Online savings for Just Eat shoppers as Co-op member price savings introduced
Change for online shoppers via Just Eat as Co-op member price savings introduced Co-op becomes first convenience retailer to introduce member price savings on the Just Eat [...]
Lisa Angel to make Northern debut at Victoria Leeds
Victoria Leeds, owned and operated by Redical, has announced that independent jewellery and accessories retailer, Lisa Angel, has signed to make its Northern debut in the destination’s Victoria Gate. [...]
Metrocentre breaks ground on new spot for indie retail
The Metrocentre Partnership has started construction works on a new space for independent brands at Metrocentre, transforming a key part of the destination’s Upper Green Mall and [...]
Valentine’s Day e-commerce tips to boost sales and repeat customers
By Andrew Scanlon, Head of Sales and Marketing at Staci Valentine’s Day is increasingly becoming a prime opportunity for retailers. No longer just about couples, the rise [...]
Shaftesbury Capital welcomes a quartet of new brands to Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood
Shaftesbury Capital has announced the signing of four new retailers in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood, including a London first for Scottish brand Islander, and a new London [...]
The 2026 consumer goods fairs once again delivered as a global marketplace for inspiration and orientation
The high level of visitor satisfaction and internationality send a strong message: with 4,636 exhibitors and participants from 170 countries, Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld confirmed their leading [...]
From ‘Shall we split it?’ to paying at the table: How Valentine’s Day dining is changing
Latest research from Lloyds Merchant Services reveals the changing ways people settle the bill, and what busy restaurant nights demand behind the scenes One in five couples [...]
Bath & Body Works selects Derbion for first East Midlands location
Derbion has announced that international beauty brand Bath & Body Works will be joining its line-up later this year. The retailer has selected Derbion for its first [...]
Dragon’s Den investor and retail entrepreneur, Touker Suleyman, joins the headline speaker line-up at RTS 2026
Dragon’s Den investor and retail leader, Touker Suleyman, has been confirmed as a headline speaker at Retail Technology Show (RTS) 2026, the leading event that connects Europe’s [...]
Valentine’s Day 2026: Premium treats, AI gifting and the first real test of HFSS rules
Valentine’s Day has kicked off the 2026 retail events calendar with momentum, with expenditure forecast to rise by 12 percent to £1.6bn. The latest analysis (carried out across [...]
OurCoop pledges 300 new apprenticeships as it marks National Apprenticeship Week 2026
OurCoop, the UK’s largest independent co-operative Society, has announced one of its first major commitments since forming - a pledge to create 300 new apprenticeship placements as [...]
February 2026 issue
2025 A1 Buyers Guide
